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How much does a plating machine setter make in Tampa?

$47,740a year

Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $22.95 an hour or $3,978 a month.

Hourly
$22.95
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
21 of 104
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,760Median: $47,740Highest 10%: $58,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,760$14.79
25th$37,160$17.87
Median$47,740$22.95
75th$57,460$27.63
90th$58,820$28.28

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for plating machine setters.

Miami, FL$43,840
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Tampa?

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $22.95 ($47,740 a year).

Do plating machine setters make more in Tampa than the national average?

Yes: $47,740 against $43,960 nationally, 9% more.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $46,460, so Tampa pays 3% more.

Where does Tampa rank for plating machine setter pay?

21 of 104 metro areas with data.

How much does a plating machine setter make starting out in Tampa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,820 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.