Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic Salary in Arizona
Ranked #31 of 48 · AZ
4.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,910 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $44,990
Employment 670
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,340P25 $38,420 Median $44,990P75 $49,630P90 $57,060
About 80% of grinding, lapping, polishing, & buffing machine tool setters, operators, & tenders, metal & plastics in Arizona earn between $37,340 and $57,060. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean grinding, lapping, polishing, & buffing machine tool setters, operators, & tenders, metal & plastic salary in Arizona is $45,910, about 4.7% below the U.S. average ($48,170). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arizona
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $46,220 | $45,750 | 50 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $44,960 | $46,130 | 520 |
| Tucson, AZ | $44,930 | $44,110 | 80 |