Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Wisconsin
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $50,680 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.2% vs the national median of $48,620. An estimated 270 lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $41,070 to $55,250 depending on location.
$50,680
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$55,250
Highest paying metro
$41,070
Lowest paying metro
270
Employed in Wisconsin
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Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | $55,250 | $45,300 | $66,930 | 110 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $53,510 | $46,900 | $67,150 | 50 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $52,890 | $48,360 | $64,420 | 80 |
| Janesville, WI | $41,070 | $41,070 | $47,100 | 30 |