Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Kentucky
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Kentucky | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $41,450 | $45,190 | -8.3% vs US |
| State Rank | #31 of 49 states | ||
| Employment | 660 jobs | 70,110 jobs | 0.9% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $34,480 | $16.58 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,440 | $18.00 |
| Median | $41,450 | $19.93 |
| 75th Percentile | $51,580 | $24.80 |
| 90th Percentile | $55,490 | $26.68 |
