Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary (2025)
Based on 16,710 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $36,670 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $43,250 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $50,620 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $60,700 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $69,700 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$37K
25th
$43K
Median
$51K
75th
$61K
90th
$70K
Highest Paying States for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Colorado | $69,780 |
| Massachusetts | $60,670 |
| Minnesota | $60,380 |
| California | $59,980 |
| Maine | $59,270 |
| Maryland | $59,010 |
| Arizona | $58,500 |
| Nevada | $57,080 |
| Alabama | $56,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,350 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Colorado at an average of $69,780 per year, while Pennsylvania has an average of $56,350 — a difference of $13,430. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 16,710 workers were employed as Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $52,490 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-4034