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Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,380
Median Annual Salary
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+7.8% vs 2024
$63,800
Mean Salary
$62,380
Median Salary
$29.99
Hourly Rate
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $62,380 per year ($5,198/month).
This is 18.4% above the national average of $52,683.
Massachusetts ranks #5 out of 36 states for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Salaries increased by 7.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.88
Operation and Control
3.38
Critical Thinking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.72
Production and Processing
3.57
Mathematics
3.48
English Language
3.48
Computers and Electronics
3.18
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(47.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts
Salaries for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts range from $45,900 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,490 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $52,240 and $81,290.
Median $62,380
P10: $45,900P25: $52,240P75: $81,290P90: $81,490
10th
$45,900
25th
$52,240
Median
$62,380
75th
$81,290
90th
$81,490
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,900
$22.07
$3,825
25th Percentile
$52,240
$25.12
$4,353
Median (50th)
$62,380
$29.99
$5,198
75th Percentile
$81,290
$39.08
$6,774
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,490
$39.18
$6,790
Note: The mean (average) salary of $63,800 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#5
Massachusetts ranks #5 of 36 states
$52,683
National avg. for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts is $62,380 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $63,800.
What is the salary range for a Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts range from $45,900 at the 10th percentile to $81,490 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $52,240 and $81,290.
What is the starting salary for a Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Massachusetts typically start around $45,900 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $52,240 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts is approximately $29.99 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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