Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Texas
Ranked #35 of 36 · TX
15.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,150 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $48,020
Employment 2,150
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $26,610P25 $32,210 Median $48,020P75 $55,460P90 $56,930
About 80% of lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Texas earn between $26,610 and $56,930. 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 Texas is $44,150, about 15.9% below the U.S. average ($52,490). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $52,070 | $50,340 | 170 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $48,020 | $41,480 | 160 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $47,900 | $44,480 | 1,020 |