Occupation Salary Profile

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

SOC Code: 51-4034

Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.

National Median (BLS)
$42,240
▼ -7.39% Nominal ▼ -10.31% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$44,720
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
170
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $34,450
25th Percentile $37,020
National Median (50th Percentile) $42,240
75th Percentile $49,390
90th Percentile $60,940
P10: $34,450 P50 (Median): $42,240 P90: $60,940