Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic vs. Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators: Salary Comparison (2026)

Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics earn a median salary of $47,450/year, while Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricatorss earn $42,210/year - a difference of $5,240. Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.