Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Florida
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Florida earn an average of $41,940 a year. That is $6,490 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $48,430. The best-paying metro area is Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL at $45,220.
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Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Florida, charted
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Average pay by state
Florida vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $48,430 | $23.28 |
| Florida | $41,940 | $20.16 |
| Georgia | $47,040 | $22.62 |
| Alabama | $43,760 | $21.04 |
Related jobs in Florida
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,030
- Machinists$57,590
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,150
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,570
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,250
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,180
Average pay, Florida, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make in Florida?
The average is $41,940 a year, and the median is $39,440. That is $6,490 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $48,430.
What is the hourly wage in Florida?
$20.16 an hour on average; the median is $18.96.
Where in Florida do they earn the most?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL ($45,220), followed by Jacksonville, FL ($44,170). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL ($39,400).
How does Florida rank?
Florida ranks #48 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.