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How much does a plating machine setter make in Fort Wayne?

$39,210a year

Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $18.85 an hour or $3,268 a month.

Hourly
$18.85
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
72 of 104
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,420Median: $39,210Highest 10%: $49,710
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,420$17.03
25th$38,310$18.42
Median$39,210$18.85
75th$44,470$21.38
90th$49,710$23.90

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for plating machine setters.

South Bend, IN$48,810
Cincinnati, OH$46,120
Indianapolis, IN$40,040
Elkhart, IN$39,230
Chicago, IL$38,830
Columbus, IN$38,280
Louisville, KY$38,240
Plating Machine Setter salary in Indiana Plating Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,490
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,470
Tool and Die Maker$61,340
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,180
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,970
Machinist$53,770
Tire Builder$51,170
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,380
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$49,340
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $18.85 ($39,210 a year).

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

No: $39,210 against $43,960 nationally, 11% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $38,680, so Fort Wayne pays 1% more.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for plating machine setter pay?

72 of 104 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,710 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.