Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic vs. Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators: Salary Comparison (2026)

Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics earn a median salary of $48,310/year, while Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricatorss earn $42,210/year - a difference of $6,100. Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.