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Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,790
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.0% vs 2024
$48,460
Mean Salary
$46,790
Median Salary
$22.50
Hourly Rate
1,810 people work as Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio earn a median salary of $46,790 per year ($3,899/month).
This is 5.7% above the national average of $44,246.
Ohio ranks #11 out of 40 states for Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 1,810 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries increased by 7.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend plating machines to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or decorate surfaces. Typically, the product being coated is immersed in molten metal or an electrolytic solution.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Active Listening
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
4.17
Mathematics
3.5
Chemistry
3.43
English Language
3.39
Mechanical
3.3
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(49.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio
Salaries for Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio range from $38,240 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,090 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,050 and $51,860.
Median $46,790
P10: $38,240P25: $41,050P75: $51,860P90: $62,090
10th
$38,240
25th
$41,050
Median
$46,790
75th
$51,860
90th
$62,090
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,240
$18.38
$3,186
25th Percentile
$41,050
$19.74
$3,420
Median (50th)
$46,790
$22.50
$3,899
75th Percentile
$51,860
$24.93
$4,321
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,090
$29.85
$5,174
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,460 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#11
Ohio ranks #11 of 40 states
$44,246
National avg. for Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Ohio?
The median annual salary for Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio is $46,790 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,460.
What is the salary range for a Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio?
Salaries for Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio range from $38,240 at the 10th percentile to $62,090 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,050 and $51,860.
What is the starting salary for a Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio?
Entry-level Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Ohio typically start around $38,240 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,050 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,810 people are employed as Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ohio is approximately $22.50 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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