How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make in Buffalo?
$51,940a year
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $24.97 an hour or $4,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.97
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,160Median: $51,940Highest 10%: $65,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,160 | $20.75 | |
| 25th | $47,160 | $22.67 | |
| Median | $51,940 | $24.97 | |
| 75th | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| 90th | $65,720 | $31.60 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.
| Rochester, NY | $50,760 |
| New York, NY | $50,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $24.97 ($51,940 a year).
Do lathe and turning machine tool setters make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $51,940 against $50,620 nationally, 3% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $50,760, so Buffalo pays 2% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for lathe and turning machine tool setter pay?
26 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,720 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.