Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Wisconsin
Ranked #18 of 36 · WI
1.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,180 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $51,020
Employment 340
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,780P25 $44,980 Median $51,020P75 $60,440P90 $69,100
About 80% of lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in Wisconsin earn between $37,780 and $69,100. 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 Wisconsin is $53,180, about 1.3% above the U.S. average ($52,490). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $66,460 | $64,970 | 30 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $57,500 | $55,970 | 60 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $50,870 | $53,330 | 80 |