Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in the United States was $52,800 ($25.39 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,840 | $18.19 |
| 25th | $45,210 | $21.74 |
| Median | $52,800 | $25.39 |
| 75th | $64,900 | $31.20 |
| 90th | $81,030 | $38.96 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-4035
- Total U.S. employment: 12,460
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $37,840, median pay is $52,800, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $81,030.
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,760 | $17.19 | -32.3% | 210 |
| Arizona | $48,760 | $23.44 | -7.7% | 100 |
| Arkansas | $44,440 | $21.36 | -15.8% | 160 |
| California | $59,050 | $28.39 | +11.8% | 1,960 |
| Colorado | $53,780 | $25.86 | +1.9% | 0 |
| Connecticut | $79,300 | $38.13 | +50.2% | 150 |
| Florida | $47,220 | $22.70 | -10.6% | 140 |
| Georgia | $38,340 | $18.43 | -27.4% | 120 |
| Illinois | $63,360 | $30.46 | +20.0% | 570 |
| Indiana | $57,720 | $27.75 | +9.3% | 590 |
| Iowa | $51,600 | $24.81 | -2.3% | 140 |
| Kentucky | $66,440 | $31.94 | +25.8% | 540 |
| Maine | $45,210 | $21.74 | -14.4% | 120 |
| Maryland | $56,080 | $26.96 | +6.2% | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $62,380 | $29.99 | +18.1% | 0 |
| Michigan | $48,400 | $23.27 | -8.3% | 670 |
| Minnesota | $55,210 | $26.54 | +4.6% | 220 |
| Mississippi | $39,100 | $18.80 | -25.9% | 100 |
| Missouri | $47,680 | $22.93 | -9.7% | 350 |
| Nebraska | $59,630 | $28.67 | +12.9% | 70 |
| Nevada | $52,800 | $25.39 | 0.0% | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $49,230 | $23.67 | -6.8% | 50 |
| New Jersey | $50,530 | $24.29 | -4.3% | 190 |
| New York | $56,560 | $27.19 | +7.1% | 550 |
| North Carolina | $49,210 | $23.66 | -6.8% | 280 |
| Ohio | $51,310 | $24.67 | -2.8% | 610 |
| Oklahoma | $40,250 | $19.35 | -23.8% | 160 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,690 | $22.93 | -9.7% | 410 |
| South Carolina | $48,340 | $23.24 | -8.4% | 120 |
| Tennessee | $43,710 | $21.02 | -17.2% | 1,170 |
| Texas | $53,840 | $25.89 | +2.0% | 510 |
| Utah | $46,580 | $22.39 | -11.8% | 100 |
| Virginia | $56,410 | $27.12 | +6.8% | 90 |
| Washington | $86,460 | $41.57 | +63.7% | 240 |
| West Virginia | $45,440 | $21.85 | -13.9% | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $58,770 | $28.26 | +11.3% | 280 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic?
The median annual wage for milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic is $52,800 ($25.39 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 12,460 milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $25.39. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.