Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links marked with (Ad). If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Learn more
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,020
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.2% vs 2024
$44,150
Mean Salary
$48,020
Median Salary
$23.09
Hourly Rate
2,150 people work as Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary by percentile in Texas
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 Texas earn a median salary of $48,020 per year ($4,001/month).
This is 6.9% below the national average of $51,604.
Texas ranks #27 out of 36 states for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay.
Approximately 2,150 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 1.2% 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 Texas
Salaries for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas range from $26,610 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $56,930 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $32,210 and $55,460.
Median $48,020
P10: $26,610P25: $32,210P75: $55,460P90: $56,930
10th
$26,610
25th
$32,210
Median
$48,020
75th
$55,460
90th
$56,930
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$26,610
$12.79
$2,217
25th Percentile
$32,210
$15.49
$2,684
Median (50th)
$48,020
$23.09
$4,001
75th Percentile
$55,460
$26.66
$4,621
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$56,930
$27.37
$4,744
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,150 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#27
Texas ranks #27 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 Texas?
The median annual salary for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas is $48,020 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,150.
What is the salary range for a Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas?
Salaries for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas range from $26,610 at the 10th percentile to $56,930 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $32,210 and $55,460.
What is the starting salary for a Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas?
Entry-level Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic positions in Texas typically start around $26,610 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $32,210 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,150 people are employed as Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas?
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 Texas is approximately $23.09 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.
We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze site traffic, and serve relevant ads.
You can choose which categories to allow. For details, see our
Privacy Policy and
Cookie List.