Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic Salary in Utah
Ranked #33 of 48 · UT
5.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,490 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $44,320
Employment 400
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $34,950P25 $38,540 Median $44,320P75 $50,800P90 $56,250
About 80% of grinding, lapping, polishing, & buffing machine tool setters, operators, & tenders, metal & plastics in Utah earn between $34,950 and $56,250. 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 Utah is $45,490, about 5.6% below the U.S. average ($48,170). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Utah
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $47,890 | $48,250 | 200 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $45,620 | $44,860 | 90 |
| Ogden, UT | $36,710 | $41,190 | 70 |