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

$53,990a year

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $25.96 an hour or $4,499 a month.

Hourly
$25.96
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
25 of 47
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,140Median: $53,990Highest 10%: $63,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,140$18.82
25th$43,830$21.07
Median$53,990$25.96
75th$61,680$29.65
90th$63,690$30.62

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters.

St. Louis, MO$55,240
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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,180
Inspector$63,000
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,540
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $25.96 ($53,990 a year).

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

Yes: $53,990 against $52,800 nationally, 2% more.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $47,680, so Kansas City pays 13% more.

Where does Kansas City rank for milling and planing machine setter pay?

25 of 47 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,690 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.