Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary (2025)
Based on 171,200 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $35,760 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $38,870 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $46,330 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $55,410 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $65,510 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$36K
25th
$39K
Median
$46K
75th
$55K
90th
$66K
Highest Paying States for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $55,390 |
| Washington | $55,150 |
| Colorado | $55,080 |
| Maine | $52,050 |
| Michigan | $51,880 |
| Illinois | $51,740 |
| California | $51,620 |
| North Dakota | $51,620 |
| Alaska | $51,270 |
| Rhode Island | $50,870 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Oregon at an average of $55,390 per year, while Rhode Island has an average of $50,870 — a difference of $4,520. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 171,200 workers were employed as Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $48,430 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-4031