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Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$55,840
Median Annual Salary
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+6.1% vs 2024
$58,500
Mean Salary
$55,840
Median Salary
$26.85
Hourly Rate
110 people work as Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona earn a median salary of $55,840 per year ($4,653/month).
This is 8.2% above the national average of $51,604.
Arizona ranks #9 out of 36 states for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 110 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 6.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.5
Operation and Control
3.38
Monitoring
3.12
Quality Control Analysis
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
3.73
Mechanical
3.37
English Language
3.25
Education and Training
2.95
Production and Processing
2.93
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(68.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona
Salaries for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona range from $50,470 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $80,300 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $54,300 and $63,040.
Median $55,840
P10: $50,470P25: $54,300P75: $63,040P90: $80,300
10th
$50,470
25th
$54,300
Median
$55,840
75th
$63,040
90th
$80,300
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$50,470
$24.26
$4,205
25th Percentile
$54,300
$26.11
$4,525
Median (50th)
$55,840
$26.85
$4,653
75th Percentile
$63,040
$30.31
$5,253
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$80,300
$38.61
$6,691
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,500 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#9
Arizona ranks #9 of 36 states
$51,604
National avg. for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
How much do Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona is $55,840 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,500.
What is the salary range for a Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona?
Salaries for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona range from $50,470 at the 10th percentile to $80,300 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $54,300 and $63,040.
What is the starting salary for a Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona?
Entry-level Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Arizona typically start around $50,470 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $54,300 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 110 people are employed as Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Arizona is approximately $26.85 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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