How much does a plating machine setter make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $23.41 an hour or $4,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.41
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 104
- Jobs in the area
- 340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,410 | $17.99 | |
| 25th | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| Median | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| 75th | $60,490 | $29.08 | |
| 90th | $64,080 | $30.81 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters.
| Reading, PA | $55,230 |
| Lancaster, PA | $50,080 |
| 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 Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $23.41 ($48,690 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $48,690 against $43,960 nationally, 11% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $45,590, so Philadelphia pays 7% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for plating machine setter pay?
14 of 104 metro areas with data.
How much does a plating machine setter make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,080 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.