Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Missouri
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Missouri earn an average of $50,680 a year. That is $2,250 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $48,430. The best-paying metro area is Kansas City, MO-KS at $56,710.
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Average pay for cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Average pay by state
Missouri vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $48,430 | $23.28 |
| Missouri | $50,680 | $24.37 |
| Illinois | $51,740 | $24.87 |
| Nebraska | $49,090 | $23.60 |
| Kentucky | $48,770 | $23.45 |
| Kansas | $48,770 | $23.45 |
| Iowa | $47,960 | $23.06 |
Related jobs in Missouri
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55,470
- Machinists$61,340
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,780
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57,580
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,700
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,640
Average pay, Missouri, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make in Missouri?
The average is $50,680 a year, and the median is $48,310. That is $2,250 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $48,430.
What is the hourly wage in Missouri?
$24.37 an hour on average; the median is $23.23.
Where in Missouri do they earn the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS ($56,710), followed by St. Louis, MO-IL ($53,210). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Jefferson City, MO ($41,800).
How does Missouri rank?
Missouri ranks #12 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.