SOC 51-4032 · May 2025 · United States
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic across the United States is $49,080 per year, measured over 4,680 jobs. The highest state median is in Virginia, at $90,390.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Pay for this occupation varies by 131.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Virginia pays $90,390 and Indiana pays $39,110.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $90,390 | 100 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $77,780 | 60 | |
| 3 | Idaho | $69,590 | 70 | |
| 4 | Florida | $66,340 | 80 | |
| 5 | Michigan | $60,410 | 190 | |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $59,800 | 40 | |
| 7 | Illinois | $56,720 | 390 | |
| 8 | New York | $55,310 | 70 | |
| 9 | Oklahoma | $55,230 | 250 | |
| 10 | Alabama | $53,110 | 140 |
States with the most Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 690 | $49,080 | |
| 2 | Tennessee | 400 | $45,070 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 390 | $56,720 | |
| 4 | Indiana | 300 | $39,110 | |
| 5 | Oklahoma | 250 | $55,230 | |
| 6 | Texas | 220 | $44,350 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 200 | $51,670 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 190 | $60,410 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 180 | $46,370 | |
| 10 | Alabama | 140 | $53,110 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $79,120 | 60 |
| 2 | Detroit | $63,320 | 80 |
| 3 | Tulsa | $58,210 | 180 |
| 4 | Peoria | $56,840 | 70 |
| 5 | Cincinnati | $52,260 | 70 |
| 6 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $51,740 | — |
| 7 | Cleveland | $51,670 | 70 |
| 8 | San Jose | $50,920 | 130 |
| 9 | New York | $50,810 | 80 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $49,080 | 400 |
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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