SOC 51-4193 · May 2025 · United States
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic across the United States is $43,960 per year, measured over 32,410 jobs. The highest state median is in Iowa, at $70,910.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Pay for this occupation varies by 110.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Iowa pays $70,910 and Alabama pays $33,730.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | $70,910 | 440 | |
| 2 | Washington | $58,000 | 410 | |
| 3 | Mississippi | $52,090 | 60 | |
| 4 | Arkansas | $51,140 | 230 | |
| 5 | Oklahoma | $49,330 | 180 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $48,050 | 310 | |
| 7 | Nebraska | $48,010 | 400 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $47,930 | 190 | |
| 9 | Arizona | $47,110 | 640 | |
| 10 | Utah | $46,940 | 180 |
States with the most Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 5,600 | $46,760 | |
| 2 | Michigan | 3,330 | $37,600 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 2,380 | $38,620 | |
| 4 | Texas | 2,090 | $39,060 | |
| 5 | Ohio | 1,810 | $46,790 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 1,740 | $45,590 | |
| 7 | Tennessee | 1,660 | $39,510 | |
| 8 | Indiana | 1,250 | $38,680 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 940 | $44,350 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 860 | $46,150 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ogden | $70,490 | 60 |
| 2 | Oklahoma City | $65,040 | 90 |
| 3 | Omaha | $61,880 | 40 |
| 4 | Oshkosh | $59,720 | 50 |
| 5 | Seattle | $58,400 | 210 |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $56,350 | 40 |
| 7 | Reading | $55,230 | 100 |
| 8 | San Francisco | $53,680 | 460 |
| 9 | San Jose | $50,870 | 600 |
| 10 | Santa Rosa | $50,520 | 70 |
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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