Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
SOC code 51-4191 · Production Occupations
National employment
14,000
Mean annual wage
$50,450
Mean hourly wage
$24.26
Median annual wage
$48,750
Median hourly wage
$23.44
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,180 | $16.92 |
| 25th percentile | $40,660 | $19.55 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $48,750 | $23.44 |
| 75th percentile | $58,400 | $28.08 |
| 90th percentile | $66,350 | $31.90 |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.