How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make in Atlanta?
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $24.13 an hour or $4,182 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.13
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 60
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,830 | $20.59 | |
| 25th | $44,730 | $21.50 | |
| Median | $50,180 | $24.13 | |
| 75th | $58,460 | $28.11 | |
| 90th | $59,690 | $28.70 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $24.13 ($50,180 a year).
Do lathe and turning machine tool setters make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $50,180 against $50,620 nationally, 1% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $50,180, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for lathe and turning machine tool setter pay?
36 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,690 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.