Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,280 employed
Annual Mean
$58,080
$27.92/hr
Annual Median
$60,110
$28.90/hr
Bottom 10%
$44,360
$21.33/hr
Top 10%
$77,520
$37.27/hr
Location vs National Average
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$58,080
Difference
+10.6% vs US avg
US National
$52,490
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $44,360 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $48,310 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $60,110 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $62,400 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $77,520 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$44K
25th
$48K
Median
$60K
75th
$62K
90th
$78K
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has a moderate number of Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions (approximately 1,280), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.
In Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries range from $44,360 at the 10th percentile to $77,520 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $33,160 (55% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.