NJ · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-4031

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual Salary $47,170 +3% above national average (national: $45,590)
$47,940Mean Annual
$23Median Hourly
1,880Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$47,170
$36,310
10th pct.
$62,800
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$36,310$17.46
25th percentile$39,420$18.95
50th percentile (median)$47,170$22.68
75th percentile$50,800$24.42
90th percentile (top earners)$62,800$30.19
Mean (average)$47,940$23.05

How New Jersey Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New Jersey
New Jersey (current) $47,170
West Virginia $53,460 +13%
Oregon $51,810 +10%
Minnesota $50,960 +8%
Maine $50,180 +6%
Washington $49,590 +5%
Wisconsin $48,730 +3%
Colorado $48,680 +3%
Montana $48,290 +2%

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Related Occupations in New Jersey

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $47,010 1,550
Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,350 13,670
Protective Service Workers, All Other $47,370 3,410
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $47,460 1,760
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $47,490 4,340
Phlebotomists $46,840 4,160

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary in New Jersey?

The mean cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in New Jersey is $47,940 per year. The median (middle) salary is $47,170 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in New Jersey?

Entry-level cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics (10th percentile) in New Jersey typically earn around $36,310 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $39,420 per year.

What is the highest Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary in New Jersey?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New Jersey make approximately $62,800 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $50,800 per year.

How does the New Jersey Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary compare to the national average?

The median cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in New Jersey is $47,170, which is +3% above national average of $45,590.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes