How much does a plating machine setter make in Lexington?
$28,380a year
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $13.64 an hour or $2,365 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.64
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 104
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,520Median: $28,380Highest 10%: $37,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,520 | $13.23 | |
| 25th | $27,520 | $13.23 | |
| Median | $28,380 | $13.64 | |
| 75th | $33,330 | $16.02 | |
| 90th | $37,780 | $18.16 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters.
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,120 |
| Louisville, KY | $38,240 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $13.64 ($28,380 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $28,380 against $43,960 nationally, 35% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $34,680, so Lexington pays 18% less.
Where does Lexington rank for plating machine setter pay?
102 of 104 metro areas with data.
How much does a plating machine setter make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,780 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.