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Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
Full grinding, lapping, polishing, & buffing machine tool setters, operators, & tenders, metal & plastic overview →U.S. mean $48,170 · median $46,550
| State | Rank | Mean | Median | Hourly | Mean vs U.S. | P10–P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | #1 | $58,530 | $57,290 | $28 | +21.5% | $41,330–$75,290 |
| Minnesota | #2 | $56,470 | $51,780 | $27 | +17.2% | $42,030–$81,810 |
| Massachusetts | #3 | $54,320 | $50,910 | $26 | +12.8% | $39,610–$75,340 |
| Vermont | #4 | $54,310 | $50,640 | $26 | +12.7% | $48,360–$59,960 |