Profession

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.

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Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2024
51-4033SOC 2018 51-4033
GroupAll
Median45,190 USD
Average46,600 USD
Middle 50%38,420 USD - 51,380 USD
Decile range34,980 USD - 61,550 USD
Bottom decile34,980 USD
Top decile61,550 USD
🇺🇸 California2024
51-4033SOC 2018 51-4033
GroupAll
Median45,640 USD
Average47,900 USD
Middle 50%38,950 USD - 52,460 USD
Decile range36,330 USD - 63,040 USD
Bottom decile36,330 USD
Top decile63,040 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesGrinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic