SOC 51-4023 · May 2025 · United States
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic across the United States is $50,140 per year, measured over 25,250 jobs. The highest state median is in Iowa, at $72,670.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Pay for this occupation varies by 84.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Iowa pays $72,670 and Mississippi pays $39,320.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | $72,670 | 660 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $66,970 | 3,070 | |
| 3 | Vermont | $66,240 | 40 | |
| 4 | Washington | $63,560 | 350 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $61,470 | 310 | |
| 6 | New York | $60,890 | 420 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $60,620 | 50 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $60,610 | 150 | |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $60,570 | 40 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $57,500 | 110 |
States with the most Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | 3,070 | $66,970 | |
| 2 | Indiana | 2,750 | $45,430 | |
| 3 | Alabama | 1,710 | $53,380 | |
| 4 | Texas | 1,680 | $49,660 | |
| 5 | Michigan | 1,480 | $44,090 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 1,310 | $50,030 | |
| 7 | Tennessee | 1,290 | $48,540 | |
| 8 | California | 1,150 | $48,040 | |
| 9 | Kentucky | 1,120 | $50,400 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 1,070 | $45,050 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur | $114,470 | 70 |
| 2 | Reading | $70,310 | 670 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh | $69,150 | 1,260 |
| 4 | Jackson | $63,900 | 40 |
| 5 | New Haven | $63,210 | 70 |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $62,620 | 50 |
| 7 | Philadelphia | $61,090 | 210 |
| 8 | Buffalo | $59,970 | 70 |
| 9 | Detroit | $59,660 | 500 |
| 10 | Baltimore | $59,310 | 140 |
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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