SOC 51-4033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Sandusky
Sandusky, OH · 10 metro areas compared
In Sandusky, OH the median wage for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic is $56,670 a year, which is 21.7% higher than the national figure of $46,550.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Sandusky, OH the median wage for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic is $56,670 a year, which is 21.7% higher than the national figure of $46,550. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,870 and $60,430. The lowest tenth earn under $37,260, while the highest tenth earn more than $60,430.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 5.38 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Canton records the highest median at $67,210. Of the 208 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 100th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,260 | −20.0% |
| 25th | $45,870 | −1.5% |
| Median (50th) | $56,670 | +21.7% |
| 75th | $60,430 | +29.8% |
| 90th | $60,430 | +29.8% |
| Mean | $52,680 | +13.2% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton | $67,210 | 350 | |
| 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 Sandusky run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $56,670 goes as far as $61,067 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,067US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,670 a year, 21.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,260 to $60,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Canton, at $67,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Sandusky, OH?
The median annual wage is $56,670, or $27.25 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 Sandusky, OH is 21.7% 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 Sandusky, OH earns more than $60,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,260 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 Canton, at $67,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Sandusky, 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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