Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Role Overview
Set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equipment to temper, harden, anneal, or heat treat metal or plastic objects.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $64,040 |
| Oregon | $62,200 |
| Colorado | $56,810 |
| Massachusetts | $55,340 |
| West Virginia | $55,100 |
| New York | $52,470 |
| Kentucky | $51,360 |
| Kansas | $50,890 |
| Arizona | $50,220 |
| New Hampshire | $50,170 |
| Iowa | $49,560 |
| Ohio | $49,460 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,250 |
| Virginia | $48,680 |
| Indiana | $48,590 |
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Median Annual Salary
$47,450
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-12.8%
Avg. annual openings
1.2k
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