SOC 51-4033 · May 2025 · United States
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic across the United States is $46,550 per year, measured over 67,000 jobs. The highest state median is in Oregon, at $57,290.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Pay for this occupation varies by 50.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Oregon pays $57,290 and New Mexico pays $38,020.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $57,290 | 1,180 | |
| 2 | Minnesota | $51,780 | 1,400 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $50,910 | 2,420 | |
| 4 | Vermont | $50,640 | 300 | |
| 5 | West Virginia | $49,950 | 200 | |
| 6 | Washington | $49,300 | 1,870 | |
| 7 | New York | $49,290 | 2,410 | |
| 8 | Kentucky | $49,160 | 850 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $48,590 | 1,530 | |
| 10 | Nebraska | $48,500 | 300 |
States with the most Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 7,800 | $45,890 | |
| 2 | Ohio | 5,960 | $45,270 | |
| 3 | Michigan | 4,180 | $45,460 | |
| 4 | Indiana | 4,170 | $47,310 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 4,100 | $46,180 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 3,830 | $47,650 | |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 3,570 | $47,330 | |
| 8 | Texas | 2,960 | $42,250 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 2,420 | $50,910 | |
| 10 | New York | 2,410 | $49,290 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton | $67,210 | 350 |
| 2 | Bend | $60,180 | 40 |
| 3 | Muskegon | $59,750 | 460 |
| 4 | Portland | $58,680 | 930 |
| 5 | Utica | $57,420 | 130 |
| 6 | St. Cloud | $57,110 | 50 |
| 7 | Sandusky | $56,670 | 120 |
| 8 | Rochester | $55,990 | 30 |
| 9 | Huntington | $55,590 | 70 |
| 10 | Spartanburg | $55,080 | 190 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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