How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make in Boston?
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $29.75 an hour or $5,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.75
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,320 | $22.75 | |
| 25th | $48,980 | $23.55 | |
| Median | $61,890 | $29.75 | |
| 75th | $70,100 | $33.70 | |
| 90th | $80,440 | $38.67 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.
| Springfield, MA | $59,030 |
| Worcester, MA | $52,440 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $29.75 ($61,890 a year).
Do lathe and turning machine tool setters make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $61,890 against $50,620 nationally, 22% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $60,870, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for lathe and turning machine tool setter pay?
7 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,440 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.