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Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Kentucky

In Kentucky, the median pay for rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic is $24.23 an hour ($50,400 a year). About 1,120 people work in this job there.

$24.23Median hourly pay
$45,040–$55,410Middle half of workers, yearly
1,120People in this job in Kentucky

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($50,140). Kentucky ranks 14th of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in Kentucky

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.52$38,530
25% of workers$21.66$45,040
Half of workers (median)$24.23$50,400
75% of workers$26.64$55,410
90% of workers$29.11$60,560

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Kentucky metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Louisville/Jefferson County$50,400550

Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -8.3% over ten years, declining · about 1,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Kentucky

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Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,760
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54,960
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$38,080
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42,200
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,180
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,160
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$66,440
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,470

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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.