SOC 51-4033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Carson City
Carson City, NV · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $46,140 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $46,550.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $46,140 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $46,550. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,350 and $46,140. The lowest tenth earn under $39,900, while the highest tenth earn more than $59,010.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Reno records the highest median at $46,760. Of the 174 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 122nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,900 | −14.3% |
| 25th | $44,350 | −4.7% |
| Median (50th) | $46,140 | −0.9% |
| 75th | $46,140 | −0.9% |
| 90th | $59,010 | +26.8% |
| Mean | $47,070 | +1.1% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Carson City sit close to the national average, so $46,140 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$46,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,140US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,140 a year, 0.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,900 to $59,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $46,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Carson City, NV?
The median annual wage is $46,140, or $22.18 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 Carson City, NV is 0.9% lower. 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 Carson City, NV earns more than $59,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,900 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 Reno, at $46,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Carson City, NV. 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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