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How much does a milling and planing machine setter make in Dallas?

$61,340a year

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $29.49 an hour or $5,112 a month.

Hourly
$29.49
Vs. national median
+16%
Rank among cities
7 of 47
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,340Median: $61,340Highest 10%: $106,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,340$19.39
25th$46,220$22.22
Median$61,340$29.49
75th$106,700$51.32
90th$106,700$51.32

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters.

Houston, TX$56,870
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a milling and planing machine setter make an hour in Dallas?

The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $29.49 ($61,340 a year).

Do milling and planing machine setters make more in Dallas than the national average?

Yes: $61,340 against $52,800 nationally, 16% more.

How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $53,840, so Dallas pays 14% more.

Where does Dallas rank for milling and planing machine setter pay?

7 of 47 metro areas with data.

How much does a milling and planing machine setter make starting out in Dallas?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,700 or more.

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.