How much does a plating machine setter make in Seattle?
$58,400a year
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $28.08 an hour or $4,867 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.08
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 104
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,360Median: $58,400Highest 10%: $70,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,360 | $23.73 | |
| 25th | $49,740 | $23.91 | |
| Median | $58,400 | $28.08 | |
| 75th | $60,480 | $29.08 | |
| 90th | $70,860 | $34.07 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters.
| Spokane, WA | $48,360 |
| Portland, OR | $48,250 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $28.08 ($58,400 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $58,400 against $43,960 nationally, 33% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $58,000, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for plating machine setter pay?
5 of 104 metro areas with data.
How much does a plating machine setter make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,860 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.