How much does a plating machine setter make in Houston?
$38,880a year
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $18.69 an hour or $3,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.69
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 104
- Jobs in the area
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,210Median: $38,880Highest 10%: $51,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,210 | $12.60 | |
| 25th | $32,440 | $15.60 | |
| Median | $38,880 | $18.69 | |
| 75th | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| 90th | $51,290 | $24.66 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters.
| San Antonio, TX | $41,010 |
| Austin, TX | $39,820 |
| Dallas, TX | $39,420 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $18.69 ($38,880 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $38,880 against $43,960 nationally, 12% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $39,060, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for plating machine setter pay?
76 of 104 metro areas with data.
How much does a plating machine setter make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,290 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.