Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Massachusetts (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Massachusetts Median
$47,830
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $50,140
State Rank
#24 of 39
480 employed here

How much do Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Massachusetts?

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts take home a median of $47,830 annually — roughly $23.00 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $50,140.

Within Massachusetts, entry-level pay starts around $39,260 while the top 10% make $61,690 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,770 and $58,290 a year.

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary range in Massachusetts

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$39,260$18.88
25th percentile (early career)$46,770$22.49
50th percentile (median)$47,830$23.00
75th percentile (experienced)$58,290$28.02
90th percentile (top earners)$61,690$29.66

How Massachusetts compares

Massachusetts ranks 24th out of 39 states and territories for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Iowa$72,670
2Pennsylvania$66,970
3Vermont$66,240
4Washington$63,560
5Maryland$61,470

Working as Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts

Nationally, about 25,000 people work as Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Massachusetts pay ($47,830) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Massachusetts?
The median Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary in Massachusetts is $47,830 per year, or about $23.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,260 at the entry level to $61,690 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Massachusetts pay compare to the national average?
Massachusetts pays Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic about 5% less than the national median of $50,140. Massachusetts ranks 24th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Massachusetts a good state for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $47,830 a year. About 480 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic are employed in Massachusetts. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Massachusetts?
The highest-paying occupations in Massachusetts include Radiologist ($426,560), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($392,300), Surgeon, All Other ($387,150), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.