SOC 51-4034 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Connecticut
Connecticut · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Connecticut is $49,380 per year, close to the national median of $50,620 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Connecticut is $49,380 per year, close to the national median of $50,620 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $38,730 and $65,910. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,770 and the ninetieth at $77,440.
The area has 690 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Connecticut ranks number 22nd out of 36 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Bridgeport records the highest median at $66,980. Of the 674 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 485th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,770 | −27.4% |
| 25th | $38,730 | −23.5% |
| Median (50th) | $49,380 | −2.4% |
| 75th | $65,910 | +30.2% |
| 90th | $77,440 | +53.0% |
| Mean | $54,290 | +7.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $66,980 | 80 | |
| 2 | Hartford | $59,740 | 180 | |
| 3 | New Haven | $56,160 | 30 | |
| 4 | Waterbury | $36,770 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $49,380 buys what $47,664 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,664US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,380 a year, 2.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,770 to $77,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 690 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 22nd of 36 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bridgeport, at $66,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $49,380, or $23.74 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,620, so pay in Connecticut is 2.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Connecticut earns more than $77,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,770 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bridgeport, at $66,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 690 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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