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Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$47,060
Median Annual
$45,590
Total Workforce
174,420
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $66,860 | 450 |
| #2 | Flint, MI | $60,390 | 450 |
| #3 | Fayetteville, NC | $60,060 | 80 |
| #4 | Rome, GA | $57,420 | 240 |
| #5 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $56,960 | 1,260 |
| #6 | Albany, OR | $56,810 | 40 |
| #7 | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $56,570 | 780 |
| #8 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $56,480 | 11,320 |
| #9 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $56,200 | 820 |
| #10 | Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $55,930 | 570 |
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