SOC 51-4033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Canton
Canton-Massillon, OH · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Canton, OH is $67,210 per year, well above the national median of $46,550.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Canton, OH is $67,210 per year, well above the national median of $46,550. The gap of 44.4% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $36,800 at the tenth percentile to more than $67,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,330 to $67,210.
Employment stands at 350, or 2.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Sandusky leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $56,670. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 100th of 381 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,800 | −20.9% |
| 25th | $44,330 | −4.8% |
| Median (50th) | $67,210 | +44.4% |
| 75th | $67,210 | +44.4% |
| 90th | $67,210 | +44.4% |
| Mean | $57,590 | +23.7% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandusky | $56,670 | 120 | |
| 2 | Cleveland | $45,440 | 1,620 | |
| 3 | Toledo | $45,350 | 230 | |
| 4 | Akron | $45,330 | 450 | |
| 5 | Mansfield | $45,250 | 80 | |
| 6 | Youngstown | $45,030 | 300 | |
| 7 | Cincinnati | $44,900 | 530 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $44,650 | 460 | |
| 9 | Springfield | $44,270 | 90 | |
| 10 | Dayton | $43,960 | 520 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Canton run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $67,210 goes as far as $72,425 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 55.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$67,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,425US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $67,210 a year, 44.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,800 to $67,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 350 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sandusky, at $56,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Canton, OH?
The median annual wage is $67,210, or $32.31 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,550, so pay in Canton, OH is 44.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Canton, OH earns more than $67,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,800 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Sandusky, at $56,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 350 jobs in this occupation in Canton, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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