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Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$60,870
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.4% vs 2024
$60,670
Mean Salary
$60,870
Median Salary
$29.26
Hourly Rate
690 people work as Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts earn a median salary of $60,870 per year ($5,072/month).
This is 18.0% above the national average of $51,604.
Massachusetts ranks #4 out of 36 states for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 690 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 2.4% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts range from $43,260 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $80,440 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,520 and $68,930.
Median $60,870
P10: $43,260P25: $48,520P75: $68,930P90: $80,440
10th
$43,260
25th
$48,520
Median
$60,870
75th
$68,930
90th
$80,440
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,260
$20.80
$3,605
25th Percentile
$48,520
$23.33
$4,043
Median (50th)
$60,870
$29.26
$5,072
75th Percentile
$68,930
$33.14
$5,744
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$80,440
$38.67
$6,703
Note: The mean (average) salary of $60,670 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#4
Massachusetts ranks #4 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 Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts is $60,870 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $60,670.
What is the salary range for a Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts range from $43,260 at the 10th percentile to $80,440 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,520 and $68,930.
What is the starting salary for a Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Massachusetts typically start around $43,260 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,520 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 690 people are employed as Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts is approximately $29.26 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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