Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #38 of 40 · KY
14.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $38,630 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $34,680
Employment 630
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $26,110P25 $27,520 Median $34,680P75 $43,680P90 $68,300
About 80% of plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Kentucky earn between $26,110 and $68,300. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean plating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Kentucky is $38,630, about 14.3% below the U.S. average ($45,100). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $68,300 | $53,560 | 130 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $38,240 | $39,940 | 140 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $36,670 | $35,140 | 70 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $28,380 | $31,300 | 150 |
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