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Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,140
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.2% vs 2024
$45,560
Mean Salary
$48,140
Median Salary
$23.14
Hourly Rate
70 people work as Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona earn a median salary of $48,140 per year ($4,011/month).
This is 8.6% below the national average of $52,675.
Arizona ranks #18 out of 31 states for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 70 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 3.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
4.4
Production and Processing
4.38
Mechanical
4.32
English Language
4.0
Engineering and Technology
3.52
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(56.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona
Salaries for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona range from $38,890 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $48,140 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $44,270 and $48,140.
Median $48,140
P10: $38,890P25: $44,270P75: $48,140P90: $48,140
10th
$38,890
25th
$44,270
Median
$48,140
75th
$48,140
90th
$48,140
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,890
$18.70
$3,240
25th Percentile
$44,270
$21.28
$3,689
Median (50th)
$48,140
$23.14
$4,011
75th Percentile
$48,140
$23.14
$4,011
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$48,140
$23.14
$4,011
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,560 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#18
Arizona ranks #18 of 31 states
$52,675
National avg. for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona is $48,140 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,560.
What is the salary range for a Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona?
Salaries for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona range from $38,890 at the 10th percentile to $48,140 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $44,270 and $48,140.
What is the starting salary for a Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona?
Entry-level Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Arizona typically start around $38,890 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $44,270 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 70 people are employed as Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona is approximately $23.14 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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