Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #32 of 48 · MS
4.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,900 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $42,660
Employment 430
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,440P25 $36,650 Median $42,660P75 $63,620P90 $63,620
About 80% of grinding, lapping, polishing, & buffing machine tool setters, operators, & tenders, metal & plastics in Mississippi earn between $30,440 and $63,620. 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 Mississippi is $45,900, 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 Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $41,040 | $41,540 | 80 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $32,110 | $34,810 | 40 |