SOC 51-4193 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Dayton
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH · 5 metro areas compared
At $46,790, median pay for Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Dayton, OH tracks the national median of $43,960 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,790, median pay for Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Dayton, OH tracks the national median of $43,960 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,330 to $55,120.
Employment stands at 290, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Columbus records the highest median at $48,610. Of the 515 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 359th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,530 | −14.6% |
| 25th | $46,330 | +5.4% |
| Median (50th) | $46,790 | +6.4% |
| 75th | $55,120 | +25.4% |
| 90th | $58,770 | +33.7% |
| Mean | $48,400 | +10.1% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $48,610 | 90 | |
| 2 | Cleveland | $47,440 | 570 | |
| 3 | Cincinnati | $46,120 | 200 | |
| 4 | Youngstown | $45,480 | 110 | |
| 5 | Akron | $44,630 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dayton run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $46,790 goes as far as $50,420 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,420US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,790 a year, 6.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,530 to $58,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $48,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Dayton, OH?
The median annual wage is $46,790, or $22.49 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 $43,960, so pay in Dayton, OH is 6.4% 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 Dayton, OH earns more than $58,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,530 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 Columbus, at $48,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in Dayton, 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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