SOC 51-4033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Kiryas Joel
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Kiryas Joel, NY is $50,760 per year, 9.0% 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 Kiryas Joel, NY is $50,760 per year, 9.0% above the national median of $46,550. Half of workers earn between $45,990 and $59,820. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,990 and the ninetieth at $76,110.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Utica records the highest median at $57,420. Of the 454 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 310th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,990 | −1.2% |
| 25th | $45,990 | −1.2% |
| Median (50th) | $50,760 | +9.0% |
| 75th | $59,820 | +28.5% |
| 90th | $76,110 | +63.5% |
| Mean | $55,290 | +18.8% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utica | $57,420 | 130 | |
| 2 | New York | $48,690 | 1,180 | |
| 3 | Syracuse | $47,420 | 320 | |
| 4 | Binghamton | $46,720 | 50 | |
| 5 | Albany | $46,700 | 70 | |
| 6 | Buffalo | $46,290 | 380 | |
| 7 | Rochester | $45,110 | 330 | |
| 8 | Elmira | $43,620 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kiryas Joel run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $50,760 buys what $47,044 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,044US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,760 a year, 9.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,990 to $76,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Utica, at $57,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Kiryas Joel, NY?
The median annual wage is $50,760, or $24.40 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 Kiryas Joel, NY is 9.0% 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 Kiryas Joel, NY earns more than $76,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,990 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 Utica, at $57,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Kiryas Joel, NY. 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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