Profession

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.

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Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2025
51-4193SOC 2018 51-4193
GroupAll
Median43,960 USD
Average45,100 USD
Middle 50%37,260 USD - 49,600 USD
Decile range33,790 USD - 60,370 USD
Bottom decile33,790 USD
Top decile60,370 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
51-4193SOC 2018 51-4193
GroupAll
Median47,930 USD
Average49,750 USD
Middle 50%45,490 USD - 57,630 USD
Decile range37,710 USD - 61,620 USD
Bottom decile37,710 USD
Top decile61,620 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesPlating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic