Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #2 of 36 · MA
15.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,670 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $60,870
Employment 690
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,260P25 $48,520 Median $60,870P75 $68,930P90 $80,440
About 80% of lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Massachusetts earn between $43,260 and $80,440. 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 Massachusetts is $60,670, about 15.6% above the U.S. average ($52,490). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $61,890 | $61,740 | 510 |
| Springfield, MA | $59,030 | $58,250 | 100 |
| Worcester, MA | $52,440 | $53,450 | 80 |