Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A lathe and turning machine tool setter earns a median of $50,620 a year ($24.34 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $52,490. About 16,710 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $50,620
- Gross pay
- $1,946.92
- Federal income tax
- −$149.78
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$120.71
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$28.23
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,648.20
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $50,620
- Federal
- $3,894
- FICA
- $3,872
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $42,853
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-4034). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lathe and turning machine tool setter make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.34; the average is $25.24.
What is the salary range for a lathe and turning machine tool setter?
The bottom 10% earn under $36,670 and the top 10% earn over $69,700 a year.
How much is $50,620 after taxes?
About $42,853 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $41,118 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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