Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,090 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.87
10th percentile $32,790
90th percentile $53,840
Employed locally 40
National median $41,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,790
    25th
    $35,060
    50th (median)
    $35,090
    75th
    $47,560
    90th
    $53,840

    Top-paying metros for Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ogden, UT $66,980
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $66,150
    Oklahoma City, OK $64,420
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $58,720
    Reading, PA $55,230
    Omaha, NE-IA $54,460

    Related occupations in Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,140
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,030
    Machinists$55,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,830
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $16.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.88 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries?

    The median Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 15.6% below the national median of $41,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (10th percentile) earn around $32,790 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,060.