SOC 51-4193 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Ohio
Ohio · 6 metro areas compared
At $46,790, median pay for Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio 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 Ohio tracks the national median of $43,960 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $41,050 and $51,860. The lowest tenth earn under $38,240, while the highest tenth earn more than $62,090.
Employment stands at 1,810, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 40 states with published data for this occupation, Ohio ranks 11th by median wage. Columbus leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,610. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 559th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,240 | −13.0% |
| 25th | $41,050 | −6.6% |
| Median (50th) | $46,790 | +6.4% |
| 75th | $51,860 | +18.0% |
| 90th | $62,090 | +41.2% |
| Mean | $48,460 | +10.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $48,610 | 90 | |
| 2 | Cleveland | $47,440 | 570 | |
| 3 | Dayton | $46,790 | 290 | |
| 4 | Cincinnati | $46,120 | 200 | |
| 5 | Youngstown | $45,480 | 110 | |
| 6 | Akron | $44,630 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio 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 $38,240 to $62,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,810 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 40 states for 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 Ohio?
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 Ohio 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 Ohio earns more than $62,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,240 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 Columbus, at $48,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,810 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. 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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