Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Texas
SOC 51-4034 · Production
2,150Jobs in Texas
$44,150Mean annual wage
35th of 36Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,610 | $12.79 |
| 25th percentile | $32,210 | $15.49 |
| Median (50th) | $48,020 | $23.09 |
| 75th percentile | $55,460 | $26.66 |
| 90th percentile | $56,930 | $27.37 |
| Mean | $44,150 | $21.22 |
Across 36 states with a published mean, the highest are Colorado ($69,780), Massachusetts ($60,670), Minnesota ($60,380); the lowest are Arkansas ($39,980), Texas ($44,150), Oklahoma ($44,410). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Texas (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,150 | $44,150 | $48,020 |
| Arkansas | 190 | $39,980 | $39,060 |
| Louisiana | 90 | $52,710 | $50,560 |
| New Mexico | — | — | — |
| Oklahoma | 240 | $44,410 | $43,680 |
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