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Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Cleveland

In Cleveland (OH), the median pay for multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic is $23.59 an hour ($49,070 a year). About 2,000 people work in this job there.

$23.59Median hourly pay
$39,840–$80,070Middle half of workers, yearly
2,000People in this job in Cleveland (OH)

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($47,180). It is 6% higher than the Ohio median ($46,420).

Pay range for multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in Cleveland (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.21$35,790
25% of workers$19.15$39,840
Half of workers (median)$23.59$49,070
75% of workers$38.50$80,070
90% of workers$38.50$80,070

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cincinnati$49,6401,680
Sandusky$49,55070
Cleveland (this page)$49,0702,000
Youngstown-Warren$48,850340
Mansfield$47,60030
Columbus$46,580920
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$46,490530
Canton-Massillon$41,070310
Toledo$39,7801,640
Akron$39,720570

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 11,600 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Cleveland (OH)

JobMedian yearly pay
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48,670
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,500
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,300
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,440
Machinists$58,240
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,040
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,860
Tool and Die Makers$64,070

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.