SOC 51-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — North Port
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in North Port, FL is $38,230 per year, 17.5% below the national median of $46,330.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in North Port, FL is $38,230 per year, 17.5% below the national median of $46,330. Half of workers earn between $35,990 and $42,610. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,590 and the ninetieth at $47,850.
Employment stands at 180, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Tampa records the highest median at $43,030. Of the 457 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 389th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,590 | −34.0% |
| 25th | $35,990 | −22.3% |
| Median (50th) | $38,230 | −17.5% |
| 75th | $42,610 | −8.0% |
| 90th | $47,850 | +3.3% |
| Mean | $39,400 | −15.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa | $43,030 | 500 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $41,650 | 190 | |
| 3 | Ocala | $41,510 | 60 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $40,800 | 440 | |
| 5 | Miami | $39,440 | 610 | |
| 6 | Palm Bay | $38,890 | 70 | |
| 7 | Lakeland | $38,650 | 200 | |
| 8 | Deltona | $38,580 | 110 | |
| 9 | Port St. Lucie | $38,290 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Port run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $38,230 buys what $36,973 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,973US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,230 a year, 17.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,590 to $47,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tampa, at $43,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in North Port, FL?
The median annual wage is $38,230, or $18.38 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 North Port, FL is 17.5% 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 North Port, FL earns more than $47,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,590 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 Tampa, at $43,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in North Port, FL. 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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