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

$57,990a year

Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $27.88 an hour or $4,833 a month.

Hourly
$27.88
Vs. national median
+15%
Rank among cities
13 of 61
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,370Median: $57,990Highest 10%: $74,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,370$21.33
25th$46,460$22.34
Median$57,990$27.88
75th$62,220$29.91
90th$74,760$35.94

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.

San Jose, CA$74,420
San Diego, CA$61,050
Los Angeles, CA$60,110
San Francisco, CA$57,010
Oxnard, CA$48,320
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Related jobs in Riverside

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$140,700
Gas Plant Operator$124,500
Power Plant Operator$98,060
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$87,170
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$82,780
Plant and System Operator$80,430
Petroleum Pump System Operator$79,840
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,180
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,230
Layout Worker$67,490
Salaries for every job in Riverside, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $27.88 ($57,990 a year).

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

Yes: $57,990 against $50,620 nationally, 15% more.

How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $60,180, so Riverside pays 4% less.

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

13 of 61 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,760 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.