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Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$71,670
Median Annual Salary
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+19.7% vs 2024
$69,780
Mean Salary
$71,670
Median Salary
$34.46
Hourly Rate
150 people work as Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Colorado
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 Colorado earn a median salary of $71,670 per year ($5,972/month).
This is 38.9% above the national average of $51,604.
Colorado ranks #1 out of 36 states for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 150 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries increased by 19.7% 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 Colorado
Salaries for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado range from $56,230 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $91,160 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $60,600 and $78,970.
Median $71,670
P10: $56,230P25: $60,600P75: $78,970P90: $91,160
10th
$56,230
25th
$60,600
Median
$71,670
75th
$78,970
90th
$91,160
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$56,230
$27.03
$4,685
25th Percentile
$60,600
$29.13
$5,050
Median (50th)
$71,670
$34.46
$5,972
75th Percentile
$78,970
$37.97
$6,580
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$91,160
$43.83
$7,596
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,780 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
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Colorado ranks #1 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 Colorado?
The median annual salary for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado is $71,670 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,780.
What is the salary range for a Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado?
Salaries for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado range from $56,230 at the 10th percentile to $91,160 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $60,600 and $78,970.
What is the starting salary for a Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado?
Entry-level Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Colorado typically start around $56,230 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $60,600 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 150 people are employed as Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Colorado?
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 Colorado is approximately $34.46 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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