How much does a heat treating equipment setter make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.44 an hour or $4,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.44
- Average (mean)
- $50,450
- Jobs
- 14,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,180 | $16.91 | |
| 25th | $40,660 | $19.55 | |
| Median | $48,750 | $23.44 | |
| 75th | $58,400 | $28.08 | |
| 90th | $66,350 | $31.90 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $61,990 |
| Oregon | $60,280 |
| Colorado | $58,300 |
| West Virginia | $56,880 |
| Virginia | $55,070 |
| Tennessee | $54,930 |
| New York | $52,940 |
| Ohio | $52,880 |
| New Hampshire | $52,250 |
| Oklahoma | $51,680 |
| Arizona | $50,660 |
| Michigan | $50,560 |
| California | $50,150 |
| Iowa | $49,760 |
| New Jersey | $49,640 |
| Massachusetts | $49,280 |
| Wisconsin | $49,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,800 |
| Nebraska | $48,120 |
| Missouri | $47,980 |
| Utah | $47,860 |
| Kansas | $47,500 |
| Florida | $47,370 |
| Kentucky | $47,090 |
| Alabama | $46,920 |
| Indiana | $46,860 |
| South Carolina | $46,750 |
| North Carolina | $46,660 |
| Mississippi | $46,630 |
| Maine | $45,590 |
| Illinois | $45,340 |
| Connecticut | $44,350 |
| Georgia | $44,050 |
| Texas | $41,690 |
| Minnesota | $41,100 |
| Arkansas | $37,590 |
| Louisiana | $35,180 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Canton, OH | $67,070 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $65,640 |
| Albany, OR | $64,210 |
| Beaumont, TX | $63,960 |
| Columbus, OH | $62,530 |
| Seattle, WA | $61,990 |
| Worcester, MA | $61,050 |
| Muskegon, MI | $60,190 |
| Springfield, MA | $60,110 |
| San Diego, CA | $59,530 |
| Peoria, IL | $59,160 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $58,890 |
| San Francisco, CA | $58,300 |
| Portland, OR | $58,250 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $57,800 |
In other countries
Heat Treating Equipment Setter belongs to the international group "Metal processing plant operators".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
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- Tool Grinder$50,060
- Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$45,950
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heat treating equipment setter make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.44 ($48,750 a year).
How much does a heat treating equipment setter make a month?
About $4,063 a month before tax, based on a median of $48,750 a year.
How much does a heat treating equipment setter make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,180 or less a year ($16.91 an hour); the top 10% make $66,350 or more.
Which state pays heat treating equipment setters the most?
Washington, with a median of $61,990 a year, followed by Oregon ($60,280) and Colorado ($58,300).
Which city pays heat treating equipment setters the most?
Canton-Massillon, OH, with a median of $67,070 a year.
How many heat treating equipment setters are there in the United States?
About 14,000 people work as heat treating equipment setters.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.