How much does a plating machine setter make in Pennsylvania?
$45,590a year
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in Pennsylvania. That is $21.92 an hour or $3,799 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.92
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,150Median: $45,590Highest 10%: $60,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,150 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| Median | $45,590 | $21.92 | |
| 75th | $55,890 | $26.87 | |
| 90th | $60,490 | $29.08 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reading, PA | $55,230 |
| Lancaster, PA | $50,080 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,690 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,610 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $44,590 |
| Scranton, PA | $43,020 |
| York, PA | $42,290 |
| Erie, PA | $36,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plating machine setters.
| 15. New Hampshire | $46,300 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $46,150 |
| 17. Maine | $45,720 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $45,590 |
| 19. New York | $45,510 |
| 20. South Carolina | $44,560 |
| 21. Idaho | $44,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $21.92 ($45,590 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $45,590 against $43,960 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for plating machine setter pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 18 of 40 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays plating machine setters the most?
Reading, PA, with a median of $55,230 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.