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Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,830
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.4% vs 2024
$50,750
Mean Salary
$47,830
Median Salary
$23.00
Hourly Rate
480 people work as Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts
Rolling 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).
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $47,830 per year ($3,985/month).
This is 7.1% below the national average of $51,492.
Massachusetts ranks #24 out of 39 states for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 480 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries decreased by 2.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate, or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
4.0
Operation and Control
4.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.62
Monitoring
3.5
Speaking
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
3.87
Production and Processing
3.5
English Language
3.4
Education and Training
3.11
Administration and Management
2.87
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(74.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts
Salaries for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts range from $39,260 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,690 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,770 and $58,290.
Median $47,830
P10: $39,260P25: $46,770P75: $58,290P90: $61,690
10th
$39,260
25th
$46,770
Median
$47,830
75th
$58,290
90th
$61,690
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,260
$18.88
$3,271
25th Percentile
$46,770
$22.49
$3,897
Median (50th)
$47,830
$23.00
$3,985
75th Percentile
$58,290
$28.02
$4,857
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,690
$29.66
$5,140
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,750 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#24
Massachusetts ranks #24 of 39 states
$51,492
National avg. for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts is $47,830 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,750.
What is the salary range for a Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts range from $39,260 at the 10th percentile to $61,690 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,770 and $58,290.
What is the starting salary for a Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Massachusetts typically start around $39,260 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,770 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 480 people are employed as Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Rolling 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 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts is approximately $23.00 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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