Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic vs. Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators: Salary Comparison (2026)

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics earn a median salary of $45,190/year, while Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricatorss earn $42,210/year - a difference of $2,980. Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.