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 *
U S |
$15.71 | $19.35 | $24.30 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$18.87 | $19.54 | $24.56 |
Central Minnesota |
$19.30 | $19.54 | $24.76 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$17.05 | $22.69 | $24.39 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$19.35 | $19.35 | $24.30 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$18.38 | $19.54 | $24.17 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$19.21 | $24.08 | $24.48 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$18.85 | $19.54 | $24.63 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1,790 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Operators most often work?
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Primary Metal Manufacturing
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 2,399 new Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Operators to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 69,400 | 67,100 | -2,300 | -3.3% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2,225 | 2,140 | -85 | -3.8% |
| Central Minnesota | 298 | 288 | -10 | -3.4% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 58 | 56 | -2 | -3.4% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 243 | 228 | -15 | -6.2% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 56 | 55 | -1 | -1.8% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 52 | 48 | -4 | -7.7% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,495 | 1,451 | -44 | -2.9% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.