Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Virginia
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Virginia earn a median salary of $38,243 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.4% vs the national median of $45,190. An estimated 500 grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $34,120 to $45,070 depending on location.
$38,243
Avg median salary in Virginia
$45,070
Highest paying metro
$34,120
Lowest paying metro
500
Employed in Virginia
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inGrinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $45,070 | $36,950 | $50,790 | 80 |
| Staunton, VA | $42,040 | $33,950 | $44,810 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $37,490 | $35,480 | $46,210 | 190 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $36,770 | $35,720 | $45,300 | 40 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $36,730 | $34,490 | $45,750 | 70 |
| Northern West Virginia | $35,480 | $31,790 | $44,240 | 40 |
| Roanoke, VA | $34,120 | $33,130 | $42,320 | 30 |