BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics in Kentucky earn between $35,720 and $62,530, with a mean of $47,600. The national average for this role is $52,442.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | $47,600 |
| National Average | $52,442 |
| Colorado | $69,780 |
| Massachusetts | $60,670 |
| Minnesota | $60,380 |
| California | $59,980 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Kentucky. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.