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How much does a plating machine setter make in Huntsville?

$39,480a year

Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in the Huntsville, AL metro area. That is $18.98 an hour or $3,290 a month.

Hourly
$18.98
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
68 of 104
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,470Median: $39,480Highest 10%: $43,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,470$17.53
25th$39,280$18.88
Median$39,480$18.98
75th$42,900$20.63
90th$43,810$21.06

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for plating machine setters.

Birmingham, AL$33,430
Plating Machine Setter salary in Alabama Plating Machine Setter salary in all states

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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$78,910
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Machinist$62,490
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$61,790
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,550
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$61,390
Cutting$48,000
Inspector$47,950
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Huntsville, AL metro area is $18.98 ($39,480 a year).

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

No: $39,480 against $43,960 nationally, 10% less.

How does Huntsville compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $33,730, so Huntsville pays 17% more.

Where does Huntsville rank for plating machine setter pay?

68 of 104 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,810 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.