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

$61,940a year

Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the Spartanburg, SC metro area. That is $29.78 an hour or $5,162 a month.

Hourly
$29.78
Vs. national median
+22%
Rank among cities
6 of 61
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,690Median: $61,940Highest 10%: $74,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,690$22.93
25th$61,290$29.47
Median$61,940$29.78
75th$65,800$31.63
90th$74,270$35.71

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.

Charlotte, NC$53,840
Columbia, SC$45,040
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Related jobs in Spartanburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$92,070
Gas Plant Operator$79,170
Chemical Plant and System Operator$68,810
Tool and Die Maker$61,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Machinist$60,060
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$59,300
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,170
Grinding$55,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$52,810
Salaries for every job in Spartanburg, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Spartanburg, SC metro area is $29.78 ($61,940 a year).

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

Yes: $61,940 against $50,620 nationally, 22% more.

How does Spartanburg compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $49,490, so Spartanburg pays 25% more.

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

6 of 61 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,270 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.