How much does a plating machine setter make in Portland?
$45,720a year
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $21.98 an hour or $3,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.98
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 104
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,550Median: $45,720Highest 10%: $55,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,550 | $19.01 | |
| 25th | $40,140 | $19.30 | |
| Median | $45,720 | $21.98 | |
| 75th | $45,720 | $21.98 | |
| 90th | $55,550 | $26.71 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $88,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $82,740 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $68,340 |
| Welder | $66,420 |
| Machinist | $65,200 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $64,760 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $64,020 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $63,810 |
| Molding | $62,690 |
| Textile | $61,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $21.98 ($45,720 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $45,720 against $43,960 nationally, 4% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $45,720, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for plating machine setter pay?
35 of 104 metro areas with data.
How much does a plating machine setter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,550 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.