SOC 51-4035 · May 2025 · United States
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic across the United States is $52,800 per year, measured over 12,460 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $86,460.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Pay for this occupation varies by 141.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $86,460 and Alabama pays $35,760.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $86,460 | 240 | |
| 2 | Connecticut | $79,300 | 150 | |
| 3 | Kentucky | $66,440 | 540 | |
| 4 | Illinois | $63,360 | 570 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $62,380 | — | |
| 6 | Nebraska | $59,630 | 70 | |
| 7 | California | $59,050 | 1,960 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $58,770 | 280 | |
| 9 | Indiana | $57,720 | 590 | |
| 10 | New York | $56,560 | 550 |
States with the most Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,960 | $59,050 | |
| 2 | Tennessee | 1,170 | $43,710 | |
| 3 | Michigan | 670 | $48,400 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 610 | $51,310 | |
| 5 | Indiana | 590 | $57,720 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 570 | $63,360 | |
| 7 | New York | 550 | $56,560 | |
| 8 | Kentucky | 540 | $66,440 | |
| 9 | Texas | 510 | $53,840 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 410 | $47,690 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $105,430 | 110 |
| 2 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $66,440 | 90 |
| 3 | Boston | $65,540 | — |
| 4 | Chicago | $63,360 | 470 |
| 5 | Minneapolis | $62,530 | 110 |
| 6 | Baltimore | $62,220 | 40 |
| 7 | Dallas | $61,340 | 130 |
| 8 | Youngstown | $60,380 | 30 |
| 9 | Milwaukee | $60,140 | 60 |
| 10 | Springfield | $59,260 | — |
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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