Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic Salary in Idaho
Ranked #34 of 48 · ID
6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,270 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $45,980
Employment 170
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,940P25 $38,940 Median $45,980P75 $46,760P90 $53,270
About 80% of grinding, lapping, polishing, & buffing machine tool setters, operators, & tenders, metal & plastics in Idaho earn between $36,940 and $53,270. 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 Idaho is $45,270, about 6% below the U.S. average ($48,170). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Idaho
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $45,140 | $44,290 | 50 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $45,130 | $46,080 | 50 |