Buffing and Polishing Set-Up Operators - Set up and operate buffing or polishing machine.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $32,310 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $15.54. The average wage in New Mexico is below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $13.58 and most workers in this occupation earn between $8.89 and $15.92 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $32,310 | ||
| National Hourly | $15.54 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $18,501 | $28,247 | $33,120 |
| Statewide Hourly | $8.89 | $13.58 | $15.92 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Eastern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Northern Annual | $17,278 | $21,479 | $23,579 |
| Hourly | $8.31 | $10.33 | $11.34 |
| Southwestern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 100 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will decrease by about -3 percent and an estmated 90 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is declining. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 0 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 100 | 90 | -0.32% | 0 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 60 | 60 | -0.16% | 0 |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0 |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 60 | 60 | -0.16% | 0 |
| Eastern | - | - | - | - |
| Northern | - | - | - | - |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Central New Mexico Community College | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Mon | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/montoya/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Sou | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/svc/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Wes | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/westside/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Wo | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/wtc/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | |
| + Los Alamos National Laboratory | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Apprenticeship completers | Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | |
| + New Mexico State University- Albuquerque | ||
| Website:http://abq.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| + Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Website:http://www.nnmc.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| + Northern New Mexico College - El Rito | ||
| Website:http://www.nnmc.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| + San Juan College | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| + San Juan College - East | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1742.asp | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| + San Juan College - West | ||
| Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1740.asp | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | |
| + Sandia National Laboratories | ||
| Website:http://www.sandia.gov/mst/AMTTP/news_art.html | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Apprenticeship completers | Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
| Applied Mathematics | Applied Technology | Listening | Locating Information | Obersvation | Reading for Information | Teamwork | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | * |
| Machinery Manufacturing | * |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | * |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 72.8% |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 1.1% |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | * |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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- External Grinder
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- Finish Grinder
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- Gear Lapper
- Gear Lapping Machine Operator
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- Grinder Set-Up Operator, Centerless
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