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

$49,940a year

Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $24.01 an hour or $4,162 a month.

Hourly
$24.01
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
39 of 61
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,880Median: $49,940Highest 10%: $66,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,880$16.77
25th$43,730$21.02
Median$49,940$24.01
75th$59,810$28.75
90th$66,040$31.75

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.

Pittsburgh, PA$66,500
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $24.01 ($49,940 a year).

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

No: $49,940 against $50,620 nationally, 1% less.

How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $57,020, so Philadelphia pays 12% less.

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

39 of 61 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,040 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.