Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas
SOC 51-4031 ยท Production
13,290Jobs in Texas
$43,580Mean annual wage
46th of 49Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,340 | $16.51 |
| 25th percentile | $36,940 | $17.76 |
| Median (50th) | $42,720 | $20.54 |
| 75th percentile | $47,460 | $22.82 |
| 90th percentile | $57,370 | $27.58 |
| Mean | $43,580 | $20.95 |
Across 49 states with a published mean, the highest are Oregon ($55,390), Washington ($55,150), Colorado ($55,080); the lowest are New Mexico ($40,630), Florida ($41,940), Idaho ($42,920). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Texas (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13,290 | $43,580 | $42,720 |
| Arkansas | 3,020 | $44,480 | $45,580 |
| Louisiana | 760 | $44,990 | $40,870 |
| New Mexico | 220 | $40,630 | $39,430 |
| Oklahoma | 2,480 | $44,240 | $40,930 |
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