Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #16 of 36 · NC
2.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,680 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $53,840
Employment 310
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,190P25 $44,780 Median $53,840P75 $61,360P90 $63,100
About 80% of lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in North Carolina earn between $39,190 and $63,100. 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 North Carolina is $53,680, about 2.3% above the U.S. average ($52,490). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $53,840 | $52,920 | 130 |