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How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make in Charlotte?

$53,840a year

Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $25.88 an hour or $4,487 a month.

Hourly
$25.88
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
19 of 61
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,190Median: $53,840Highest 10%: $65,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,190$18.84
25th$47,430$22.80
Median$53,840$25.88
75th$61,200$29.42
90th$65,760$31.62

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make an hour in Charlotte?

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $25.88 ($53,840 a year).

Do lathe and turning machine tool setters make more in Charlotte than the national average?

Yes: $53,840 against $50,620 nationally, 6% more.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $53,840, so Charlotte pays 0% more.

Where does Charlotte rank for lathe and turning machine tool setter pay?

19 of 61 metro areas with data.

How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make starting out in Charlotte?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,760 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.