SOC 51-4081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Youngstown
Youngstown-Warren, OH · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Youngstown, OH is $48,850 per year, close to the national median of $47,180 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Youngstown, OH is $48,850 per year, close to the national median of $47,180 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $39,320 and $55,580. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,950 and the ninetieth at $61,420.
The area has 340 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Cincinnati records the highest median at $49,640. Of the 366 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 192nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,950 | −28.0% |
| 25th | $39,320 | −16.7% |
| Median (50th) | $48,850 | +3.5% |
| 75th | $55,580 | +17.8% |
| 90th | $61,420 | +30.2% |
| Mean | $48,250 | +2.3% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $49,640 | 1,680 | |
| 2 | Sandusky | $49,550 | 70 | |
| 3 | Cleveland | $49,070 | 2,000 | |
| 4 | Mansfield | $47,600 | 30 | |
| 5 | Columbus | $46,580 | 920 | |
| 6 | Dayton | $46,490 | 530 | |
| 7 | Canton | $41,070 | 310 | |
| 8 | Toledo | $39,780 | 1,640 | |
| 9 | Akron | $39,720 | 570 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Youngstown run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $48,850 goes as far as $52,640 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,640US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,850 a year, 3.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,950 to $61,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $49,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Youngstown, OH?
The median annual wage is $48,850, or $23.48 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 Youngstown, OH is 3.5% 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 Youngstown, OH earns more than $61,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,950 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 Cincinnati, at $49,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 jobs in this occupation in Youngstown, OH. 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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