SOC 51-4031 · May 2025 · United States
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic across the United States is $46,330 per year, measured over 171,200 jobs. The highest state median is in Oregon, at $53,680.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Pay for this occupation varies by 36.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Oregon pays $53,680 and New Mexico pays $39,430.
States with the most Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 22,060 | $46,120 | |
| 2 | Ohio | 13,350 | $45,230 | |
| 3 | Texas | 13,290 | $42,720 | |
| 4 | Indiana | 9,680 | $46,980 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 8,890 | $47,860 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 8,060 | $48,990 | |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 7,960 | $49,270 | |
| 8 | California | 7,710 | $48,450 | |
| 9 | Kentucky | 7,290 | $45,760 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | 6,130 | $49,770 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flint | $78,600 | 380 |
| 2 | Rome | $63,740 | 200 |
| 3 | Oshkosh | $62,250 | 560 |
| 4 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $60,230 | 3,100 |
| 5 | Allentown | $60,080 | 730 |
| 6 | Bellingham | $59,380 | 30 |
| 7 | Lewiston | $59,300 | 60 |
| 8 | San Jose | $58,580 | 410 |
| 9 | Denver | $58,240 | 640 |
| 10 | Mankato | $57,850 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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