Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Idaho
Ranked #47 of 49 · ID
11.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,920 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $39,580
Employment 720
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,240P25 $37,650 Median $39,580P75 $46,200P90 $50,540
About 80% of cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Idaho earn between $36,240 and $50,540. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Idaho is $42,920, about 11.4% below the U.S. average ($48,430). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Idaho
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $46,200 | $49,890 | 50 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $45,640 | $44,420 | 50 |
| Pocatello, ID | $44,790 | $44,660 | 50 |
| Boise City, ID | $40,560 | $44,000 | 150 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $39,520 | $42,750 | 140 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $39,030 | $40,730 | 110 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $36,940 | $41,060 | 60 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $36,510 | $38,990 | 70 |