Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic Salary in Kansas
Ranked #41 of 48 · KS
11.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,810 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $42,710
Employment 1,010
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,520P25 $37,290 Median $42,710P75 $46,400P90 $49,980
About 80% of grinding, lapping, polishing, & buffing machine tool setters, operators, & tenders, metal & plastics in Kansas earn between $35,520 and $49,980. 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 Kansas is $42,810, about 11.1% below the U.S. average ($48,170). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $44,410 | $43,070 | 320 |
| Wichita, KS | $42,370 | $42,370 | 480 |