Best Paying Industries for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
$45,190
National Median Salary
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Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | $72,680 | +60.8% | 260 |
| 2 | Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | $68,330 | +51.2% | 480 |
| 3 | Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | $55,410 | +22.6% | 720 |
| 4 | Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | $51,380 | +13.7% | 500 |
| 5 | Support Activities for Transportation | $51,350 | +13.6% | 40 |
| 6 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $50,480 | +11.7% | 5,410 |
| 7 | Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing | $50,370 | +11.5% | 400 |
| 8 | Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | $50,040 | +10.7% | 870 |
| 9 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $49,770 | +10.1% | — |
| 10 | Ship and Boat Building | $48,670 | +7.7% | 720 |
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