How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make in Massachusetts?
$77,780a year
Median yearly pay for drilling and boring machine tool setters in Massachusetts. That is $37.39 an hour or $6,482 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.39
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,110Median: $77,780Highest 10%: $84,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| 25th | $58,460 | $28.11 | |
| Median | $77,780 | $37.39 | |
| 75th | $80,710 | $38.80 | |
| 90th | $84,930 | $40.83 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $79,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drilling and boring machine tool setters.
| 1. Virginia | $90,390 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $77,780 |
| 3. Idaho | $69,590 |
| 4. Florida | $66,340 |
| 5. Michigan | $60,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drilling and boring machine tool setter make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $37.39 ($77,780 a year).
Do drilling and boring machine tool setters make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $77,780 against $49,080 nationally, 58% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for drilling and boring machine tool setter pay?
Massachusetts ranks 2 of 31 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays drilling and boring machine tool setters the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $79,120 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.