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

$49,340a year

Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $23.72 an hour or $4,112 a month.

Hourly
$23.72
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
41 of 61
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,030Median: $49,340Highest 10%: $61,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,030$20.69
25th$47,380$22.78
Median$49,340$23.72
75th$59,900$28.80
90th$61,790$29.71

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.

Indianapolis, IN$52,570
Louisville, KY$51,900
Chicago, IL$49,980
Cincinnati, OH$47,330
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Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,490
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,470
Tool and Die Maker$61,340
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,180
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,970
Machinist$53,770
Tire Builder$51,170
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,380
Welder$49,300
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $23.72 ($49,340 a year).

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

No: $49,340 against $50,620 nationally, 3% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $49,420, so Fort Wayne pays 0% more.

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

41 of 61 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,790 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.