How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make in Texas?
$48,020a year
Median yearly pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters in Texas. That is $23.09 an hour or $4,002 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.09
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 2,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,610Median: $48,020Highest 10%: $56,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,610 | $12.79 | |
| 25th | $32,210 | $15.49 | |
| Median | $48,020 | $23.09 | |
| 75th | $55,460 | $26.66 | |
| 90th | $56,930 | $27.37 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $52,070 |
| Houston, TX | $47,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lathe and turning machine tool setters.
| 24. Missouri | $48,950 |
| 25. Virginia | $48,920 |
| 26. New Jersey | $48,180 |
| 27. Texas | $48,020 |
| 28. Nebraska | $47,350 |
| 29. Kansas | $47,310 |
| 30. Kentucky | $47,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $23.09 ($48,020 a year).
Do lathe and turning machine tool setters make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $48,020 against $50,620 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Texas rank for lathe and turning machine tool setter pay?
Texas ranks 27 of 36 states.
Which city in Texas pays lathe and turning machine tool setters the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $52,070 a year.
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.