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

$56,700a year

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $27.26 an hour or $4,725 a month.

Hourly
$27.26
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
18 of 47
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,080Median: $56,700Highest 10%: $66,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,080$21.67
25th$48,280$23.21
Median$56,700$27.26
75th$63,880$30.71
90th$66,860$32.14

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters.

Louisville, KY$66,440
Chicago, IL$63,360
Elkhart, IN$59,040
Cincinnati, OH$55,340
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $27.26 ($56,700 a year).

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

Yes: $56,700 against $52,800 nationally, 7% more.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $57,720, so Indianapolis pays 2% less.

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

18 of 47 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,860 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.