SOC 51-4081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Idaho
Idaho · 1 metro areas compared
At $50,410, median pay for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Idaho tracks the national median of $47,180 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $50,410, median pay for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Idaho tracks the national median of $47,180 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $64,510 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,810 to $53,810.
Employment stands at 480, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Idaho ranks number 9th out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Boise City records the highest median at $52,070. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 371st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,240 | −21.1% |
| 25th | $48,810 | +3.5% |
| Median (50th) | $50,410 | +6.8% |
| 75th | $53,810 | +14.1% |
| 90th | $64,510 | +36.7% |
| Mean | $51,240 | +8.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $52,070 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $50,410 goes as far as $52,785 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,785US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,410 a year, 6.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,240 to $64,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 480 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $52,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $50,410, or $24.24 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 $47,180, so pay in Idaho is 6.8% higher. 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 Idaho earns more than $64,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,240 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 Boise City, at $52,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 480 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. 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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