Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary (2025)
Based on 25,250 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $37,690 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $44,020 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $50,140 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $61,880 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $70,310 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$38K
25th
$44K
Median
$50K
75th
$62K
90th
$70K
Highest Paying States for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $68,340 |
| New York | $67,820 |
| Iowa | $65,600 |
| Vermont | $63,440 |
| New Hampshire | $62,850 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,240 |
| Oregon | $60,700 |
| Alabama | $59,960 |
| Maryland | $59,640 |
| Colorado | $57,530 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Rolling 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 $68,340 per year, while Colorado has an average of $57,530 — a difference of $10,810. 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 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 25,250 workers were employed as Rolling 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 $53,220 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-4023