How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $23.03 an hour or $3,992 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.03
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,100 | $13.51 | |
| 25th | $35,500 | $17.07 | |
| Median | $47,900 | $23.03 | |
| 75th | $56,530 | $27.18 | |
| 90th | $57,140 | $27.47 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.
| Dallas, TX | $52,070 |
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How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $23.03 ($47,900 a year).
Do lathe and turning machine tool setters make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $47,900 against $50,620 nationally, 5% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $48,020, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for lathe and turning machine tool setter pay?
46 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,140 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.