Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Operators

Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.

Wages for Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Operators *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$18.41	$21.19	$24.27
Minnesota	$18.79	$20.41	$26.35
Central Minnesota	$19.23	$23.64	$26.61
Northwest Minnesota	$20.09	$23.73	$26.71
Southeast Minnesota	$19.2	$20.21	$24.85
Southwest Minnesota	$18.27	$19.08	$24.27
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$18.79	$20.12	$24.47