Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Hourly Pay
Median hourly wage: $24.10
Hourly Wage Percentiles
| Percentile | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $18.12 |
| 25th | $21.16 |
| Median | $24.10 |
| 75th | $29.75 |
| 90th | $33.80 |
Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.10; the mean hourly wage is $25.59.
What is the entry-level hourly pay for rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic?
Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $18.12 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.
What is the top hourly pay for rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic?
Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $33.80 per hour.