Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Texas
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas earn a median salary of $47,545 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.2% vs the national median of $48,620. An estimated 1,130 lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $42,320 to $51,050 depending on location.
$47,545
Avg median salary in Texas
$51,050
Highest paying metro
$42,320
Lowest paying metro
1,130
Employed in Texas
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Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, TX | $51,050 | $38,920 | $64,460 | 30 |
| Houston, TX | $49,920 | $39,090 | $54,760 | 780 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,890 | $38,780 | $53,460 | 170 |
| North Region of Texas | $42,320 | $25,450 | $50,690 | 150 |