How much does a milling and planing machine setter make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $27.34 an hour or $4,739 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.34
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 47
- Jobs in the area
- 140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,290 | $20.33 | |
| 25th | $48,170 | $23.16 | |
| Median | $56,870 | $27.34 | |
| 75th | $63,330 | $30.45 | |
| 90th | $67,290 | $32.35 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters.
| Dallas, TX | $61,340 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a milling and planing machine setter make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $27.34 ($56,870 a year).
Do milling and planing machine setters make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $56,870 against $52,800 nationally, 8% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $53,840, so Houston pays 6% more.
Where does Houston rank for milling and planing machine setter pay?
17 of 47 metro areas with data.
How much does a milling and planing machine setter make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,290 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.