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Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4033) in Eastern Workforce Development Area
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Eastern WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment50
Mean wage$23.18
Entry wage$18.01
10th percentile wage$17.24
50th percentile wage$22.76
90th percentile wage$30.50
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing50100%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing50$22.76
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4033)
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $22.76 $24.51 -$1.75
2022$21.84+4.2%$23.52+4.2%-$1.67
2021$20.69+5.5%$22.28+5.5%-$1.59
2020$19.80+4.5%$21.32+4.5%-$1.52
2019$19.16+3.3%$20.64+3.3%-$1.47
2018$18.60+3.0%$20.03+3.0%-$1.43
2017$18.03+3.1%$19.42+3.1%-$1.38
2016$17.54+2.8%$18.89+2.8%-$1.34
2015$17.06+2.8%$18.37+2.8%-$1.31
2014$16.67+2.3%$17.96+2.3%-$1.28
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $22.76 $25.89 -$3.13
2022$21.84+4.2%$25.03+3.4%-$3.18
2021$20.69+5.5%$23.68+5.7%-$2.98
2020$19.80+4.5%$22.87+3.5%-$3.06
2019$19.16+3.3%$22.22+2.9%-$3.05
2018$18.60+3.0%$21.57+3.0%-$2.97
2017$18.03+3.1%$20.96+2.9%-$2.92
2016$17.54+2.8%$20.47+2.4%-$2.93
2015$17.06+2.8%$19.95+2.6%-$2.89
2014$16.67+2.3%$19.53+2.2%-$2.85
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $23.65  210  
North Central $23.31  800  
Eastern $22.76  50  
Northwest $22.46  450  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $23.31  800  
Northwest $22.46  450  
South Central $20.47  340  
Southwest $23.65  210  
Wages in other areas
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