How much does a plating machine setter make in Texas?
$39,060a year
Median yearly pay for plating machine setters in Texas. That is $18.78 an hour or $3,255 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.78
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 2,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,750Median: $39,060Highest 10%: $55,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,750 | $12.86 | |
| 25th | $32,420 | $15.59 | |
| Median | $39,060 | $18.78 | |
| 75th | $47,150 | $22.67 | |
| 90th | $55,390 | $26.63 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Antonio, TX | $41,010 |
| Austin, TX | $39,820 |
| Dallas, TX | $39,420 |
| Houston, TX | $38,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for plating machine setters.
| 27. New Jersey | $40,800 |
| 28. Tennessee | $39,510 |
| 29. Georgia | $39,160 |
| 30. Texas | $39,060 |
| 31. Kansas | $38,770 |
| 32. Indiana | $38,680 |
| 33. Illinois | $38,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plating machine setter make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $18.78 ($39,060 a year).
Do plating machine setters make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $39,060 against $43,960 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Texas rank for plating machine setter pay?
Texas ranks 30 of 40 states.
Which city in Texas pays plating machine setters the most?
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, with a median of $41,010 a year.
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.