How much does a plating machine setter make in Lancaster?
$50,080a year
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $24.08 an hour or $4,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.08
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 104
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,770Median: $50,080Highest 10%: $66,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,770 | $18.64 | |
| 25th | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| Median | $50,080 | $24.08 | |
| 75th | $57,410 | $27.60 | |
| 90th | $66,380 | $31.91 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters.
| Reading, PA | $55,230 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,690 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,610 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $44,590 |
| Scranton, PA | $43,020 |
| York, PA | $42,290 |
| Erie, PA | $36,870 |
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Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Lancaster?
The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $24.08 ($50,080 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in Lancaster than the national average?
Yes: $50,080 against $43,960 nationally, 14% more.
How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $45,590, so Lancaster pays 10% more.
Where does Lancaster rank for plating machine setter pay?
11 of 104 metro areas with data.
How much does a plating machine setter make starting out in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,380 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.