Job and Die Setters

Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters earned median annual salaries of $38,870 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Salaries ranged from less than $30,280 to $57,970 or more. Rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders earned median annual salaries of $47,040. Ten percent of workers earned less than $35,690, and 10 percent earned $65,830 or more. Many jobs in machining require overtime, and workers are eligible for overtime pay. Almost all setup operators receive a benefits package that includes paid holidays and vacations, health insurance, and retirement plans.