Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #10 of 36 · PA
7.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,350 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $57,020
Employment 580
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,570P25 $47,180 Median $57,020P75 $66,500P90 $66,500
About 80% of lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Pennsylvania earn between $43,570 and $66,500. 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 Pennsylvania is $56,350, about 7.4% above the U.S. average ($52,490). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $66,500 | $60,010 | 220 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $59,650 | $55,780 | 70 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $49,940 | $52,450 | 110 |
| Erie, PA | $43,140 | $44,570 | 40 |