Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #46 of 48 · LA
14.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,150 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $38,650
Employment 160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,790P25 $33,380 Median $38,650P75 $45,970P90 $55,500
About 80% of grinding, lapping, polishing, & buffing machine tool setters, operators, & tenders, metal & plastics in Louisiana earn between $30,790 and $55,500. 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 Louisiana is $41,150, about 14.6% below the U.S. average ($48,170). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $35,790 | $39,290 | 50 |