Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Kentucky
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Kentucky earn an average of $48,770 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $48,430. The best-paying metro area is Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $56,030.
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Average pay by state
Kentucky vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $48,430 | $23.28 |
| Kentucky | $48,770 | $23.45 |
| Illinois | $51,740 | $24.87 |
| Missouri | $50,680 | $24.37 |
| Indiana | $49,900 | $23.99 |
| Virginia | $48,270 | $23.21 |
| Ohio | $46,370 | $22.30 |
Related jobs in Kentucky
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,710
- Machinists$59,560
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,210
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57,820
- Tool and Die Makers$67,520
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,730
Average pay, Kentucky, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make in Kentucky?
The average is $48,770 a year, and the median is $45,760. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $48,430.
What is the hourly wage in Kentucky?
$23.45 an hour on average; the median is $22.00.
Where in Kentucky do they earn the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN ($56,030), followed by Bowling Green, KY ($49,910). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Owensboro, KY ($42,250).
How does Kentucky rank?
Kentucky ranks #20 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.