Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Nebraska
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Nebraska earn a median salary of $49,028 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.5% vs the national median of $45,590. An estimated 950 cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $44,680 to $56,700 depending on location.
$49,028
Avg median salary in Nebraska
$56,700
Highest paying metro
$44,680
Lowest paying metro
950
Employed in Nebraska
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Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $56,700 | $46,060 | $61,050 | 200 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $47,600 | $40,100 | $55,500 | 260 |
| South Nebraska | $47,130 | $39,190 | $49,290 | 190 |
| Northeast Nebraska | $44,680 | $38,140 | $52,410 | 300 |