Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Washington
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Washington earn an average of $53,290 a year. That is $5,120 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $48,170. The best-paying metro area is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $59,420.
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Average pay by state
Washington vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $48,170 | $23.16 |
| Washington | $53,290 | $25.62 |
| Oregon | $58,530 | $28.14 |
| Idaho | $45,270 | $21.77 |
Related jobs in Washington
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$66,340
- Machinists$71,510
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55,150
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,690
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55,570
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,590
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make in Washington?
The average is $53,290 a year, and the median is $49,300. That is $5,120 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $48,170.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$25.62 an hour on average; the median is $23.70.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($59,420), followed by Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($56,300). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Lewiston, ID-WA ($46,080).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #5 of 48 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.