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Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$46,600
Median Annual
$45,190
Total Workforce
70,110
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $57,960 | 920 |
| #2 | Oregon | $57,080 | 1,160 |
| #3 | Syracuse, NY | $55,810 | 310 |
| #4 | Springfield, MA | $55,690 | 360 |
| #5 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $55,490 | 1,100 |
| #6 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $54,330 | 1,250 |
| #7 | Bend, OR | $54,250 | 50 |
| #8 | Boulder, CO | $54,000 | - |
| #9 | Missouri | $53,880 | 1,480 |
| #10 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $53,640 | 130 |
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