SOC 51-4191 · May 2025 · United States
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic across the United States is $48,750 per year, measured over 14,000 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $61,990.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Pay for this occupation varies by 76.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $61,990 and Louisiana pays $35,180.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $61,990 | 140 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $60,280 | 240 | |
| 3 | Colorado | $58,300 | 100 | |
| 4 | West Virginia | $56,880 | 70 | |
| 5 | Virginia | $55,070 | 190 | |
| 6 | Tennessee | $54,930 | 670 | |
| 7 | New York | $52,940 | 280 | |
| 8 | Ohio | $52,880 | 1,040 | |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $52,250 | 90 | |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $51,680 | 120 |
States with the most Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | 1,520 | $48,800 | |
| 2 | Texas | 1,450 | $41,690 | |
| 3 | Michigan | 1,190 | $50,560 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 1,040 | $52,880 | |
| 5 | Indiana | 990 | $46,860 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 850 | $45,340 | |
| 7 | California | 770 | $50,150 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 670 | $54,930 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 470 | $49,100 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 440 | $49,640 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton | $67,070 | 170 |
| 2 | Oklahoma City | $65,640 | 40 |
| 3 | Albany | $64,210 | 40 |
| 4 | Beaumont | $63,960 | 50 |
| 5 | Columbus | $62,530 | 40 |
| 6 | Seattle | $61,990 | 110 |
| 7 | Worcester | $61,050 | 30 |
| 8 | Muskegon | $60,190 | 60 |
| 9 | Springfield | $60,110 | 60 |
| 10 | San Diego | $59,530 | 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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