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SOC 51-4032·Production
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Median wage
$58,660
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Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $36,930 |
| Median (typical) | $58,660 |
| Experienced | $61,042 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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