Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Kentucky
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Kentucky earn a median salary of $41,895 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.8% vs the national median of $48,620. An estimated 90 lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $40,700 to $43,090 depending on location.
$41,895
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$43,090
Highest paying metro
$40,700
Lowest paying metro
90
Employed in Kentucky
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Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kentucky | $43,090 | $34,820 | $47,190 | 50 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $40,700 | $38,090 | $47,500 | 40 |