SOC 51-4081 · May 2025 · United States
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic across the United States is $47,180 per year, measured over 124,590 jobs. The highest state median is in West Virginia, at $76,080.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Pay for this occupation varies by 109.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. West Virginia pays $76,080 and Mississippi pays $36,330.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $76,080 | 1,920 | |
| 2 | Kentucky | $54,960 | 5,510 | |
| 3 | Missouri | $53,160 | 7,220 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $51,780 | 400 | |
| 5 | Nebraska | $50,960 | 1,250 | |
| 6 | Virginia | $50,600 | 1,030 | |
| 7 | Washington | $50,540 | 830 | |
| 8 | Vermont | $50,450 | 110 | |
| 9 | Idaho | $50,410 | 480 | |
| 10 | New York | $49,890 | 3,660 |
States with the most Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 11,170 | $46,420 | |
| 2 | Texas | 10,540 | $49,050 | |
| 3 | Michigan | 9,350 | $45,920 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 7,960 | $48,070 | |
| 5 | Indiana | 7,480 | $45,100 | |
| 6 | Missouri | 7,220 | $53,160 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 6,090 | $44,350 | |
| 8 | Kentucky | 5,510 | $54,960 | |
| 9 | South Carolina | 4,520 | $45,740 | |
| 10 | Iowa | 4,460 | $48,910 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $80,110 | 5,440 |
| 2 | Charleston | $71,470 | 90 |
| 3 | Saginaw | $65,610 | 130 |
| 4 | Oshkosh | $63,060 | 110 |
| 5 | Athens | $62,600 | 170 |
| 6 | St. Louis | $62,090 | 4,480 |
| 7 | Ann Arbor | $61,320 | 380 |
| 8 | Rochester | $55,700 | 550 |
| 9 | Roanoke | $55,300 | 50 |
| 10 | Sioux City | $54,980 | 80 |
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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