Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Hourly Wage in Oregon (2024)

The median hourly wage for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oregon is $25.09/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Oregon hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.48
/hour
Median (P50)
$25.09
/hour
Senior (P90)
$27.7
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$52,180
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Oregon vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.48
National: $17.11
+2.2%
Median (P50)
$25.09
National: $22.86
+9.8%
Senior (P90)
$27.7
National: $29.93
-7.5%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $17.48 $699 $3030 $36,360
Q1 (P25) $19.73 $789 $3420 $41,040
Median (P50) $25.09 $1004 $4348 $52,180
Q3 (P75) $26.89 $1076 $4662 $55,940
Senior (P90) $27.7 $1108 $4802 $57,620

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

#1
$30.22
$30.22/hr
+32.2%
#2
$29.41
$29.41/hr
+28.7%
#3
$29.0
$29.0/hr
+26.9%
#4
$28.61
$28.61/hr
+25.2%
#5
$27.35
$27.35/hr
+19.6%
#6
$26.8
$26.8/hr
+17.2%
#7
$25.53
$25.53/hr
+11.7%
#8
$25.45
$25.45/hr
+11.3%
#9
$25.09
$25.09/hr
+9.8%
#10
$25.05
$25.05/hr
+9.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oregon?

The median hourly wage for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oregon is $25.09/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $52,180.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Oregon Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oregon is $25.09/hr compared to the national average of $22.86/hr — higher by $2.23/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Oregon?

Entry-level Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic professionals in Oregon earn approximately $17.48/hour (10th percentile), which equals $36,360.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $27.7/hour.

How much does a senior Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make per hour in Oregon?

Senior-level Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic professionals in Oregon (90th percentile) earn approximately $27.7/hour, or $57,620.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (SOC 514034) in Oregon.

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