Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic vs. Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators: Salary Comparison (2026)

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics earn a median salary of $45,590/year, while Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricatorss earn $42,210/year - a difference of $3,380. Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.