Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in the United States was $43,960 ($21.14 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,790 | $16.25 |
| 25th | $37,260 | $17.91 |
| Median | $43,960 | $21.14 |
| 75th | $49,600 | $23.85 |
| 90th | $60,370 | $29.02 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-4193
- Total U.S. employment: 32,410
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
With approximately 32,410 plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
Plating 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 | $33,730 | $16.22 | -23.3% | 400 |
| Arizona | $47,110 | $22.65 | +7.2% | 640 |
| Arkansas | $51,140 | $24.59 | +16.3% | 230 |
| California | $46,760 | $22.48 | +6.4% | 5,600 |
| Colorado | $47,930 | $23.04 | +9.0% | 190 |
| Connecticut | $37,220 | $17.89 | -15.3% | 620 |
| Florida | $46,460 | $22.34 | +5.7% | 530 |
| Georgia | $39,160 | $18.83 | -10.9% | 660 |
| Idaho | $44,470 | $21.38 | +1.2% | 60 |
| Illinois | $38,620 | $18.57 | -12.1% | 2,380 |
| Indiana | $38,680 | $18.60 | -12.0% | 1,250 |
| Iowa | $70,910 | $34.09 | +61.3% | 440 |
| Kansas | $38,770 | $18.64 | -11.8% | 360 |
| Kentucky | $34,680 | $16.67 | -21.1% | 630 |
| Louisiana | $34,040 | $16.36 | -22.6% | 100 |
| Maine | $45,720 | $21.98 | +4.0% | 170 |
| Maryland | $42,030 | $20.21 | -4.4% | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $46,150 | $22.19 | +5.0% | 860 |
| Michigan | $37,600 | $18.08 | -14.5% | 3,330 |
| Minnesota | $46,730 | $22.47 | +6.3% | 560 |
| Mississippi | $52,090 | $25.04 | +18.5% | 60 |
| Missouri | $44,080 | $21.19 | +0.3% | 150 |
| Nebraska | $48,010 | $23.08 | +9.2% | 400 |
| Nevada | $37,460 | $18.01 | -14.8% | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $46,300 | $22.26 | +5.3% | 60 |
| New Jersey | $40,800 | $19.62 | -7.2% | 380 |
| New York | $45,510 | $21.88 | +3.5% | 830 |
| North Carolina | $43,540 | $20.93 | -1.0% | 710 |
| Ohio | $46,790 | $22.49 | +6.4% | 1,810 |
| Oklahoma | $49,330 | $23.71 | +12.2% | 180 |
| Oregon | $48,050 | $23.10 | +9.3% | 310 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,590 | $21.92 | +3.7% | 1,740 |
| Rhode Island | $38,580 | $18.55 | -12.2% | 450 |
| South Carolina | $44,560 | $21.43 | +1.4% | 470 |
| Tennessee | $39,510 | $18.99 | -10.1% | 1,660 |
| Texas | $39,060 | $18.78 | -11.1% | 2,090 |
| Utah | $46,940 | $22.57 | +6.8% | 180 |
| Virginia | $43,380 | $20.86 | -1.3% | 270 |
| Washington | $58,000 | $27.89 | +31.9% | 410 |
| Wisconsin | $44,350 | $21.32 | +0.9% | 940 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Related Occupations
- Project Management Specialists — $102,320/yr
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $72,040/yr
- Light Truck Drivers — $44,860/yr
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants — $45,930/yr
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers — $39,150/yr
- Human Resources Specialists — $75,940/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic?
The median annual wage for plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic is $43,960 ($21.14 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays plating 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 plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 32,410 plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $21.14. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.