Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $52,480 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.9% vs the national median of $48,620. An estimated 690 lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $43,140 to $64,410 depending on location.
$52,480
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$64,410
Highest paying metro
$43,140
Lowest paying metro
690
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $64,410 | $50,320 | $64,410 | 330 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $57,790 | $48,280 | $67,950 | 120 |
| Lancaster, PA | $51,580 | $46,780 | $60,230 | 30 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $49,270 | $47,100 | $58,130 | 110 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $48,690 | $45,120 | $67,090 | 60 |
| Erie, PA | $43,140 | $36,300 | $47,170 | 40 |