Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Colorado
Ranked #1 of 36 · CO
32.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $69,780 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $71,670
Employment 150
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $56,230P25 $60,600 Median $71,670P75 $78,970P90 $91,160
About 80% of lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Colorado earn between $56,230 and $91,160. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in Colorado is $69,780, about 32.9% above the U.S. average ($52,490). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $64,790 | $70,110 | 60 |