Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands

In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic is $20.22 an hour ($42,050 a year). About 2,320 people work in this job there.

$20.22Median hourly pay
$35,290–$49,450Middle half of workers, yearly
2,320People in this job in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)

That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($47,180). It is 14% lower than the Texas median ($49,050).

Pay range for multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.01$29,150
25% of workers$16.97$35,290
Half of workers (median)$20.22$42,050
75% of workers$23.77$49,450
90% of workers$32.18$66,930

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington$80,1105,440
Waco$45,47040
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos$43,700270
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (this page)$42,0502,320
San Antonio-New Braunfels$39,340370
Longview$37,540440
El Paso$28,970120

Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)

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Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,180
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50,280
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,420
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,280
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,900
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57,940
Machinists$61,280
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,650

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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.