Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary
The median rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in the United States is $50,140 per year ($24.10/hour). Salaries range from $37,690 at the entry level to $70,310+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 25,250 rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 8.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$50,140
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.10
per hour
Employment
25,250
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$37,690
25th percentile
$44,020
Median
$50,140
75th percentile
$61,880
90th percentile
$70,310
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-8.3%
Decline
Annual Openings
1,900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary by State
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$39K$73K■ No data
Top Paying States
Iowa
$73K
+45%
Pennsylvania
$67K
+34%
Vermont
$66K
+32%
Washington
$64K
+27%
Maryland
$61K
+23%
New York
$61K
+21%
Minnesota
$61K
+21%
Connecticut
$61K
+21%
New Hampshire
$61K
+21%
Colorado
$58K
+15%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $72,670 | +44.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $66,970 | +33.6% |
| Vermont | $66,240 | +32.1% |
| Washington | $63,560 | +26.8% |
| Maryland | $61,470 | +22.6% |
| New York | $60,890 | +21.4% |
| Minnesota | $60,620 | +20.9% |
| Connecticut | $60,610 | +20.9% |
| New Hampshire | $60,570 | +20.8% |
| Colorado | $57,500 | +14.7% |
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Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur, AL | $114,470 | +128.3% |
| Reading, PA | $70,310 | +40.2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $69,150 | +37.9% |
| Jackson, TN | $63,900 | +27.4% |
| New Haven, CT | $63,210 | +26.1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $62,620 | +24.9% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $61,090 | +21.8% |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $59,970 | +19.6% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,660 | +19.0% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $59,310 | +18.3% |
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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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