How much does a plating machine setter make in Pittsburgh?
$44,590a year
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $21.44 an hour or $3,716 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.44
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 104
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,980Median: $44,590Highest 10%: $60,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| 25th | $37,240 | $17.90 | |
| Median | $44,590 | $21.44 | |
| 75th | $54,260 | $26.09 | |
| 90th | $60,650 | $29.16 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters.
| Reading, PA | $55,230 |
| Lancaster, PA | $50,080 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,690 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,610 |
| Scranton, PA | $43,020 |
| York, PA | $42,290 |
| Erie, PA | $36,870 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $21.44 ($44,590 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $44,590 against $43,960 nationally, 1% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $45,590, so Pittsburgh pays 2% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for plating machine setter pay?
48 of 104 metro areas with data.
How much does a plating machine setter make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,650 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.