Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $43,960 · Median hourly: $21.14 · Employment: 32,410
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, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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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 2024.
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.