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

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Mississippi Median
$39,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.90
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-22% vs US median
US median $50,140
State Rank
#39 of 39
230 employed here

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

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Mississippi take home a median of $39,320 annually — roughly $18.90 an hour — which runs 22% below the national median of $50,140.

Within Mississippi, entry-level pay starts around $31,670 while the top 10% make $55,080 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,500 and $47,290 a year.

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

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,670$15.23
25th percentile (early career)$38,500$18.51
50th percentile (median)$39,320$18.90
75th percentile (experienced)$47,290$22.74
90th percentile (top earners)$55,080$26.48

How Mississippi compares

Mississippi ranks 39th 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 Mississippi

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 Mississippi pay ($39,320) 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 Mississippi?
The median Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary in Mississippi is $39,320 per year, or about $18.90 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,670 at the entry level to $55,080 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Mississippi pay compare to the national average?
Mississippi pays Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic about 22% less than the national median of $50,140. Mississippi ranks 39th out of 39 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Mississippi a good state for Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $39,320 a year. About 230 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic are employed in Mississippi. 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 Mississippi?
The highest-paying occupations in Mississippi include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($544,130), General Internal Medicine Physician ($325,610), Physician, Pathologists ($261,570), 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.