How much does a plating machine setter make in Birmingham?
$33,430a year
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $16.07 an hour or $2,786 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.07
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 104
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,500Median: $33,430Highest 10%: $37,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,500 | $14.18 | |
| 25th | $29,500 | $14.18 | |
| Median | $33,430 | $16.07 | |
| 75th | $36,030 | $17.32 | |
| 90th | $37,140 | $17.86 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters.
| Huntsville, AL | $39,480 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $16.07 ($33,430 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $33,430 against $43,960 nationally, 24% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $33,730, so Birmingham pays 1% less.
Where does Birmingham rank for plating machine setter pay?
100 of 104 metro areas with data.
How much does a plating machine setter make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,140 or more.
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.