Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Massachusetts
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts earn an average of $54,320 a year. That is $6,150 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $48,170. The best-paying metro area is Springfield, MA at $56,160.
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Average pay by state
Massachusetts vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $48,170 | $23.16 |
| Massachusetts | $54,320 | $26.12 |
| Vermont | $54,310 | $26.11 |
| New York | $52,640 | $25.31 |
| Connecticut | $49,690 | $23.89 |
| Rhode Island | $49,300 | $23.70 |
| New Hampshire | $48,230 | $23.19 |
Related jobs in Massachusetts
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$65,050
- Machinists$69,390
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,360
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,750
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,570
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,350
Average pay, Massachusetts, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make in Massachusetts?
The average is $54,320 a year, and the median is $50,910. That is $6,150 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $48,170.
What is the hourly wage in Massachusetts?
$26.12 an hour on average; the median is $24.48.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Springfield, MA ($56,160), followed by Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($55,210). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Worcester, MA ($48,480).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #3 of 48 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.