Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Massachusetts
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Massachusetts
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $48,650 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.7% vs the national median of $45,190. An estimated 2,250 grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across Massachusetts, with salaries ranging from $46,350 to $51,670 depending on location.
$48,650
Avg median salary in Massachusetts
$51,670
Highest paying metro
$46,350
Lowest paying metro
2,250
Employed in Massachusetts
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inGrinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MA | $51,670 | $45,230 | $66,910 | 360 |
| Boston, MA-NH | $49,120 | $44,940 | $58,040 | 1,590 |
| Massachusetts | $47,460 | $45,430 | $56,840 | 30 |
| Worcester, MA | $46,350 | $41,650 | $49,930 | 270 |