Milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic

The median annual salary for Milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic in the US is $48,310.

The role is projected to decline by 14% over the next decade. Current US employment is approximately 13,800 workers.

The typical entry education is a High school diploma or equivalent. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

Our AI-durability model gives Milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic a score of 0.31 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at low AI exposure — the role's core work resists current-generation automation. It's a comparatively AI-durable choice within its field.

Milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic has low barrier to entry — generally accessible — you can enter with basic credentials and on-the-job learning.