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

$45,040a year

Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $21.65 an hour or $3,753 a month.

Hourly
$21.65
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
53 of 61
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,060Median: $45,040Highest 10%: $62,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,060$19.26
25th$40,060$19.26
Median$45,040$21.65
75th$61,190$29.42
90th$62,160$29.88

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.

Spartanburg, SC$61,940
Charlotte, NC$53,840
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Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$101,000
Power Plant Operator$79,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,420
Tool and Die Maker$70,620
Machinist$59,570
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,870
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,430
Molding$55,670
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$55,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,530
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $21.65 ($45,040 a year).

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

No: $45,040 against $50,620 nationally, 11% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $49,490, so Columbia pays 9% less.

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

53 of 61 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,160 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.