Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Role Overview
Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Missouri | $58,920 |
| Oregon | $51,850 |
| Minnesota | $49,180 |
| Vermont | $49,160 |
| Massachusetts | $48,690 |
| South Carolina | $48,210 |
| Washington | $47,550 |
| Connecticut | $47,480 |
| North Carolina | $47,470 |
| Nebraska | $46,730 |
| Idaho | $46,690 |
| Wisconsin | $46,570 |
| Maine | $46,420 |
| North Dakota | $46,170 |
| Illinois | $45,970 |
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Median Annual Salary
$45,190
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-12.0%
Avg. annual openings
5.5k
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