Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary
The median milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in the United States is $52,800 per year ($25.39/hour). Salaries range from $37,840 at the entry level to $81,030+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 12,460 milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 14.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$52,800
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.39
per hour
Employment
12,460
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$37,840
25th percentile
$45,210
Median
$52,800
75th percentile
$64,900
90th percentile
$81,030
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-14.4%
Decline
Annual Openings
1,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$36K$86K■ No data
Top Paying States
Washington
$86K
+64%
Connecticut
$79K
+50%
Kentucky
$66K
+26%
Illinois
$63K
+20%
Massachusetts
$62K
+18%
Nebraska
$60K
+13%
California
$59K
+12%
Wisconsin
$59K
+11%
Indiana
$58K
+9%
New York
$57K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $86,460 | +63.7% |
| Connecticut | $79,300 | +50.2% |
| Kentucky | $66,440 | +25.8% |
| Illinois | $63,360 | +20.0% |
| Massachusetts | $62,380 | +18.1% |
| Nebraska | $59,630 | +12.9% |
| California | $59,050 | +11.8% |
| Wisconsin | $58,770 | +11.3% |
| Indiana | $57,720 | +9.3% |
| New York | $56,560 | +7.1% |
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Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,430 | +99.7% |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $66,440 | +25.8% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $65,540 | +24.1% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $63,360 | +20.0% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $62,530 | +18.4% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $62,220 | +17.8% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $61,340 | +16.2% |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $60,380 | +14.4% |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $60,140 | +13.9% |
| Springfield, MA | $59,260 | +12.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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