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

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🇺🇸 United States2025
51-4033SOC 2018 51-4033
GroupAll
Median46,550 USD
Average48,170 USD
Middle 50%39,390 USD - 54,290 USD
Decile range36,110 USD - 62,600 USD
Bottom decile36,110 USD
Top decile62,600 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2025
51-4033SOC 2018 51-4033
GroupAll
Median40,310 USD
Average43,250 USD
Middle 50%36,820 USD - 48,120 USD
Decile range34,790 USD - 56,670 USD
Bottom decile34,790 USD
Top decile56,670 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018

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