Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #31 of 36 · KY
9.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $47,600 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $47,060
Employment 250
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,720P25 $39,730 Median $47,060P75 $52,050P90 $62,530
About 80% of lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Kentucky earn between $35,720 and $62,530. 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 Kentucky is $47,600, about 9.3% below the U.S. average ($52,490). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $51,900 | $48,520 | 100 |