Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #43 of 49 · MS
8.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,140 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $40,650
Employment 1,700
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,000P25 $36,220 Median $40,650P75 $48,990P90 $63,180
About 80% of cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Mississippi earn between $32,000 and $63,180. 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 Mississippi is $44,140, about 8.9% below the U.S. average ($48,430). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $45,070 | $44,610 | 180 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $41,980 | $43,550 | 120 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $40,650 | $45,740 | 950 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $40,650 | $40,860 | 230 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $40,060 | $42,440 | 90 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $38,180 | $40,390 | 30 |