Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Hourly Pay
Median hourly wage: $24.34
Hourly Wage Percentiles
| Percentile | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $17.63 |
| 25th | $20.79 |
| Median | $24.34 |
| 75th | $29.18 |
| 90th | $33.51 |
Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.34; the mean hourly wage is $25.24.
What is the entry-level hourly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic?
Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $17.63 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.
What is the top hourly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic?
Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $33.51 per hour.