How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make in Detroit?
$49,210a year
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $23.66 an hour or $4,101 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.66
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,840Median: $49,210Highest 10%: $62,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,840 | $17.71 | |
| 25th | $40,840 | $19.63 | |
| Median | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| 75th | $60,040 | $28.87 | |
| 90th | $62,940 | $30.26 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $44,820 |
| Jackson, MI | $38,800 |
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How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $23.66 ($49,210 a year).
Do lathe and turning machine tool setters make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $49,210 against $50,620 nationally, 3% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $46,680, so Detroit pays 5% more.
Where does Detroit rank for lathe and turning machine tool setter pay?
42 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,940 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.