Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in California
SOC 51-4033 ยท Production
7,800Jobs in California
$48,450Mean annual wage
20th of 48Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,510 | $17.55 |
| 25th percentile | $39,440 | $18.96 |
| Median (50th) | $45,890 | $22.06 |
| 75th percentile | $53,820 | $25.87 |
| 90th percentile | $62,630 | $30.11 |
| Mean | $48,450 | $23.29 |
Across 48 states with a published mean, the highest are Oregon ($58,530), Minnesota ($56,470), Massachusetts ($54,320); the lowest are South Dakota ($40,130), New Mexico ($40,490), Louisiana ($41,150). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 7,800 | $48,450 | $45,890 |
| Arizona | 670 | $45,910 | $44,990 |
| Nevada | 170 | $49,150 | $46,140 |
| Oregon | 1,180 | $58,530 | $57,290 |
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