How much does a plating machine setter make in Indiana?
$38,680a year
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in Indiana. That is $18.60 an hour or $3,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.60
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,420Median: $38,680Highest 10%: $58,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| 25th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| Median | $38,680 | $18.60 | |
| 75th | $48,850 | $23.49 | |
| 90th | $58,350 | $28.05 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| South Bend, IN | $48,810 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,120 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $40,040 |
| Elkhart, IN | $39,230 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $39,210 |
| Chicago, IL | $38,830 |
| Columbus, IN | $38,280 |
| Louisville, KY | $38,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plating machine setters.
| 29. Georgia | $39,160 |
| 30. Texas | $39,060 |
| 31. Kansas | $38,770 |
| 32. Indiana | $38,680 |
| 33. Illinois | $38,620 |
| 34. Rhode Island | $38,580 |
| 35. Michigan | $37,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $18.60 ($38,680 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $38,680 against $43,960 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Indiana rank for plating machine setter pay?
Indiana ranks 32 of 40 states.
Which city in Indiana pays plating machine setters the most?
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, with a median of $48,810 a year.
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.