Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Missouri
Ranked #27 of 36 · MO
4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,410 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $48,950
Employment 160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,410P25 $44,950 Median $48,950P75 $57,240P90 $63,350
About 80% of lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Missouri earn between $33,410 and $63,350. 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 Missouri is $50,410, about 4% below the U.S. average ($52,490). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $50,080 | $51,380 | 100 |