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Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Cleveland

In Cleveland (OH), the median pay for grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic is $21.85 an hour ($45,440 a year). About 1,620 people work in this job there.

$21.85Median hourly pay
$38,480–$48,950Middle half of workers, yearly
1,620People in this job in Cleveland (OH)

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($46,550). It is about the same as the Ohio median ($45,270).

Pay range for grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in Cleveland (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.07$35,510
25% of workers$18.50$38,480
Half of workers (median)$21.85$45,440
75% of workers$23.53$48,950
90% of workers$29.88$62,150

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Canton-Massillon$67,210350
Sandusky$56,670120
Cleveland (this page)$45,4401,620
Toledo$45,350230
Akron$45,330450
Mansfield$45,25080
Youngstown-Warren$45,030300
Cincinnati$44,900530
Columbus$44,650460
Springfield$44,27090
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$43,960520

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -10.8% over ten years, declining · about 4,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Cleveland (OH)

JobMedian yearly pay
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,300
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,070
Machinists$58,240
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,040
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,860
Tool and Die Makers$64,070
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,410

Other job titles for this job

GrinderAutomatic Grinder OperatorBench GrinderBillet GrinderBit GrinderBlade GrinderBrass BufferBuffererBuffing Line Set Up WorkerBuffing Machine OperatorBuffing Machine TenderCell Operator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.