Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Occupation
$45,590
National Median Salary
$21.92
Median Hourly Wage
174,430
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+48.6%
10 Year Change
$30,680
2014 Median
$45,590
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $82,530 | 190 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | $62,490 | 3,710 |
| Utility System Construction | $61,360 | — |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $60,250 | — |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $59,990 | 190 |
Top Paying States for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $53,460 | 330 |
| Oregon | $51,810 | 910 |
| Minnesota | $50,960 | 5,570 |
| Maine | $50,180 | 240 |
| Washington | $49,590 | 2,120 |
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Utility System Construction
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
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