Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • North Carolina
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in North Carolina earn a median salary of $49,097 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +1% vs the national median of $48,620. An estimated 230 lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $45,430 to $54,180 depending on location.
$49,097
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$54,180
Highest paying metro
$45,430
Lowest paying metro
230
Employed in North Carolina
Compare Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries & buying power
Pick two cities to see how salary and purchasing power differ.
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 North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western North Carolina | $54,180 | $44,130 | $59,680 | 40 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $47,680 | $47,680 | $55,040 | 160 |
| Hickory, NC | $45,430 | $36,680 | $46,410 | 30 |