Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary (2025)
Based on 32,410 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $33,790 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $37,260 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $43,960 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $49,600 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $60,370 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$34K
25th
$37K
Median
$44K
75th
$50K
90th
$60K
Highest Paying States for Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Iowa | $59,160 |
| Washington | $59,100 |
| Arkansas | $52,750 |
| Utah | $52,190 |
| Oklahoma | $51,950 |
| Oregon | $51,420 |
| Mississippi | $50,690 |
| Colorado | $49,750 |
| Georgia | $49,250 |
| Nebraska | $48,870 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Iowa at an average of $59,160 per year, while Nebraska has an average of $48,870 — a difference of $10,290. 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 Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 32,410 workers were employed as Plating 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 $45,100 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-4193