How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make in St. Louis?
$50,080a year
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $24.08 an hour or $4,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.08
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,410Median: $50,080Highest 10%: $63,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,410 | $16.06 | |
| 25th | $42,190 | $20.28 | |
| Median | $50,080 | $24.08 | |
| 75th | $58,630 | $28.19 | |
| 90th | $63,380 | $30.47 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $24.08 ($50,080 a year).
Do lathe and turning machine tool setters make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $50,080 against $50,620 nationally, 1% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $48,950, so St. Louis pays 2% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for lathe and turning machine tool setter pay?
37 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,380 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.