Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic pay in Texas
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas earn an average of $44,150 a year. That is $8,340 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $52,490. The best-paying metro area is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX at $50,340.
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Texas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52,490 | $25.24 |
| Texas | $44,150 | $21.22 |
| Louisiana | $52,710 | $25.34 |
| Oklahoma | $44,410 | $21.35 |
| Arkansas | $39,980 | $19.22 |
Related jobs in Texas
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,940
- Machinists$60,270
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,580
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,860
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55,890
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,170
Average pay, Texas, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic make in Texas?
The average is $44,150 a year, and the median is $48,020. That is $8,340 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $52,490.
What is the hourly wage in Texas?
$21.22 an hour on average; the median is $23.09.
Where in Texas do they earn the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($50,340), followed by Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($44,480). The lowest average among 2 metro areas with data is Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($44,480).
How does Texas rank?
Texas ranks #35 of 36 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.