Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic Salary in Arkansas
Ranked #40 of 48 · AR
10.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,920 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $39,590
Employment 340
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,690P25 $37,670 Median $39,590P75 $47,220P90 $50,490
About 80% of grinding, lapping, polishing, & buffing machine tool setters, operators, & tenders, metal & plastics in Arkansas earn between $33,690 and $50,490. 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 Arkansas is $42,920, about 10.9% below the U.S. average ($48,170). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $49,280 | $50,450 | 50 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $39,590 | $43,260 | 70 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $39,240 | $39,810 | 40 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $38,380 | $42,560 | 70 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $37,590 | $37,810 | 40 |