SOC 51-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Lewiston
Lewiston, ID-WA · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Lewiston, ID is $39,520 a year, trailing the national median of $46,330 by 14.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Lewiston, ID is $39,520 a year, trailing the national median of $46,330 by 14.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $39,220 and $43,770. The lowest tenth earn under $39,220, while the highest tenth earn more than $47,030.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 5.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Pocatello records the highest median at $44,790. Of the 167 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 127th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,220 | −15.3% |
| 25th | $39,220 | −15.3% |
| Median (50th) | $39,520 | −14.7% |
| 75th | $43,770 | −5.5% |
| 90th | $47,030 | +1.5% |
| Mean | $42,750 | −7.7% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pocatello | $44,790 | 50 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $40,560 | 150 | |
| 3 | Coeur d'Alene | $39,030 | 110 | |
| 4 | Idaho Falls | $36,940 | 60 | |
| 5 | Twin Falls | $36,510 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lewiston run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $39,520 goes as far as $41,382 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,382US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,520 a year, 14.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,220 to $47,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pocatello, at $44,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Lewiston, ID?
The median annual wage is $39,520, or $19.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,330, so pay in Lewiston, ID is 14.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lewiston, ID earns more than $47,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,220 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Pocatello, at $44,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Lewiston, ID. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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