How much does a plating machine setter make in Erie?
$36,870a year
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in the Erie, PA metro area. That is $17.73 an hour or $3,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.73
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 104
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,070Median: $36,870Highest 10%: $49,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,070 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $32,700 | $15.72 | |
| Median | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| 75th | $42,790 | $20.57 | |
| 90th | $49,860 | $23.97 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters.
| Reading, PA | $55,230 |
| Lancaster, PA | $50,080 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,690 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,610 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $44,590 |
| Scranton, PA | $43,020 |
| York, PA | $42,290 |
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Salaries for every job in Erie, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Erie?
The median hourly pay in the Erie, PA metro area is $17.73 ($36,870 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in Erie than the national average?
No: $36,870 against $43,960 nationally, 16% less.
How does Erie compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $45,590, so Erie pays 19% less.
Where does Erie rank for plating machine setter pay?
92 of 104 metro areas with data.
How much does a plating machine setter make starting out in Erie?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,860 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.