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

$38,800a year

Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the Jackson, MI metro area. That is $18.65 an hour or $3,233 a month.

Hourly
$18.65
Vs. national median
-23%
Rank among cities
60 of 61
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,790Median: $38,800Highest 10%: $49,650
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,790$16.73
25th$38,800$18.65
Median$38,800$18.65
75th$44,150$21.23
90th$49,650$23.87

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.

Detroit, MI$49,210
Grand Rapids, MI$44,820
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Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,090
Tool and Die Maker$63,410
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$62,470
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,110
Rolling Machine Setter$51,410
Machinist$49,840
Welder$49,790
Grinding$46,730
Food Batchmaker$45,970
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$45,640
Salaries for every job in Jackson, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MI metro area is $18.65 ($38,800 a year).

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

No: $38,800 against $50,620 nationally, 23% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $46,680, so Jackson pays 17% less.

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

60 of 61 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,650 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.