SOC 51-4033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Lansing
Lansing-East Lansing, MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $44,100, median pay for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Lansing, MI tracks the national median of $46,550 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $44,100, median pay for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Lansing, MI tracks the national median of $46,550 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $39,200 and $48,090. The lowest tenth earn under $36,120, while the highest tenth earn more than $59,180.
Employment stands at 130, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Muskegon leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,750. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 360th of 457 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,120 | −22.4% |
| 25th | $39,200 | −15.8% |
| Median (50th) | $44,100 | −5.3% |
| 75th | $48,090 | +3.3% |
| 90th | $59,180 | +27.1% |
| Mean | $45,680 | −1.9% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muskegon | $59,750 | 460 | |
| 2 | Saginaw | $50,880 | 30 | |
| 3 | Jackson | $46,730 | 200 | |
| 4 | Detroit | $46,360 | 1,210 | |
| 5 | Monroe | $43,680 | 90 | |
| 6 | Grand Rapids | $41,150 | 810 | |
| 7 | Battle Creek | $40,610 | 50 | |
| 8 | Ann Arbor | $40,500 | 50 | |
| 9 | Niles | $40,000 | 140 | |
| 10 | Traverse City | $39,420 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lansing run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $44,100 goes as far as $45,842 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,842US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,100 a year, 5.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,120 to $59,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Muskegon, at $59,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Lansing, MI?
The median annual wage is $44,100, or $21.20 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 Lansing, MI is 5.3% 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 Lansing, MI earns more than $59,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,120 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 Muskegon, at $59,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Lansing, MI. 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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