Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Indiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Indiana
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Indiana earn a median salary of $50,809 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.5% vs the national median of $48,620. An estimated 940 lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across Indiana, with salaries ranging from $45,610 to $60,090 depending on location.
$50,809
Avg median salary in Indiana
$60,090
Highest paying metro
$45,610
Lowest paying metro
940
Employed in Indiana
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Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
inLathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in Indiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Indiana | $60,090 | $49,120 | $69,030 | 380 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $52,890 | $48,350 | $62,660 | 160 |
| Elkhart, IN | $51,290 | $48,870 | $62,210 | 80 |
| South Bend, IN-MI | $49,580 | $48,400 | $51,560 | 70 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $48,600 | $45,850 | $59,850 | 120 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $47,600 | $47,180 | $53,180 | 30 |
| Columbus, IN | $45,610 | $40,610 | $59,810 | 100 |