Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Occupation

$45,190
National Median Salary
$21.73
Median Hourly Wage
70,110
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$34,980
$38,420
$45,190
$51,380
$61,550

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+38.4%
10 Year Change
$32,660
2014 Median
$45,190
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Industry Annual Median Employment
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing $72,680 260
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing $68,330 480
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing $55,410 720
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing $51,380 500
Support Activities for Transportation $51,350 40

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Top Paying States for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

State Annual Median Employment
Missouri $58,920 1,480
Oregon $51,850 1,160
Minnesota $49,180 1,490
Vermont $49,160 220
Massachusetts $48,690 2,330

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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing Support Activities for Transportation Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing Management of Companies and Enterprises Ship and Boat Building Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing