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

$36,500a year

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters in the Decatur, AL metro area. That is $17.55 an hour or $3,042 a month.

Hourly
$17.55
Vs. national median
-31%
Rank among cities
46 of 47
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $36,500Highest 10%: $43,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,240$15.50
25th$34,750$16.71
Median$36,500$17.55
75th$36,500$17.55
90th$43,990$21.15

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Related jobs in Decatur

Same field, median yearly pay.

Rolling Machine Setter$114,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$84,270
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$82,170
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,270
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,270
Machinist$58,240
Welder$56,990
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$56,160
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$51,810
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$50,040
Salaries for every job in Decatur, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Decatur, AL metro area is $17.55 ($36,500 a year).

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

No: $36,500 against $52,800 nationally, 31% less.

How does Decatur compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $35,760, so Decatur pays 2% more.

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

46 of 47 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,990 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.