Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary (2025)
Based on 12,460 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $37,840 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $45,210 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $52,800 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $64,900 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $81,030 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$38K
25th
$45K
Median
$53K
75th
$65K
90th
$81K
Highest Paying States for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $86,320 |
| Connecticut | $71,170 |
| Massachusetts | $63,800 |
| California | $62,490 |
| New York | $61,510 |
| Kentucky | $60,800 |
| Illinois | $59,380 |
| Virginia | $58,790 |
| Texas | $58,190 |
| Minnesota | $57,930 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $86,320 per year, while Minnesota has an average of $57,930 — a difference of $28,390. 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 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 12,460 workers were employed as Milling and Planing 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 $56,740 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-4035