Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Hourly Pay
Median hourly wage: $21.14
Hourly Wage Percentiles
| Percentile | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $16.25 |
| 25th | $17.91 |
| Median | $21.14 |
| 75th | $23.85 |
| 90th | $29.02 |
Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $21.14; the mean hourly wage is $21.69.
What is the entry-level hourly pay for plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic?
Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $16.25 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.
What is the top hourly pay for plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic?
Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $29.02 per hour.