How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make in Dallas?
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $25.03 an hour or $4,339 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.03
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,880 | $17.73 | |
| 25th | $42,180 | $20.28 | |
| Median | $52,070 | $25.03 | |
| 75th | $57,130 | $27.47 | |
| 90th | $59,850 | $28.77 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.
| Houston, TX | $47,900 |
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Salaries for every job in Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $25.03 ($52,070 a year).
Do lathe and turning machine tool setters make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $52,070 against $50,620 nationally, 3% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $48,020, so Dallas pays 8% more.
Where does Dallas rank for lathe and turning machine tool setter pay?
24 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,850 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.