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How much does a plating machine setter make in Charlotte?

$44,840a year

Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $21.56 an hour or $3,737 a month.

Hourly
$21.56
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
45 of 104
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,130Median: $44,840Highest 10%: $50,250
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,130$16.89
25th$37,390$17.98
Median$44,840$21.56
75th$46,900$22.55
90th$50,250$24.16

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for plating machine setters.

Virginia Beach, VA$43,110
Greensboro, NC$40,040
Plating Machine Setter salary in North Carolina Plating Machine Setter salary in all states

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Tool and Die Maker$62,440
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$62,400
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Salaries for every job in Charlotte, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Charlotte?

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $21.56 ($44,840 a year).

Do plating machine setters make more in Charlotte than the national average?

Yes: $44,840 against $43,960 nationally, 2% more.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $43,540, so Charlotte pays 3% more.

Where does Charlotte rank for plating machine setter pay?

45 of 104 metro areas with data.

How much does a plating machine setter make starting out in Charlotte?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,250 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.