Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary (2025)
Based on 4,680 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $36,300 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $41,710 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $49,080 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $57,940 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $68,410 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$36K
25th
$42K
Median
$49K
75th
$58K
90th
$68K
Highest Paying States for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Virginia | $72,620 |
| Massachusetts | $70,100 |
| Idaho | $66,920 |
| Florida | $59,950 |
| New Hampshire | $58,690 |
| Missouri | $56,180 |
| Michigan | $55,030 |
| Wisconsin | $54,740 |
| New York | $54,690 |
| South Carolina | $53,190 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Virginia at an average of $72,620 per year, while South Carolina has an average of $53,190 — a difference of $19,430. 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 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4,680 workers were employed as Drilling and Boring Machine Tool 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 $51,810 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-4032