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

$43,560a year

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $20.94 an hour or $3,630 a month.

Hourly
$20.94
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
41 of 47
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,420Median: $43,560Highest 10%: $64,250
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,420$19.43
25th$40,420$19.43
Median$43,560$20.94
75th$50,690$24.37
90th$64,250$30.89

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters.

New York, NY$51,900
Buffalo, NY$47,330
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Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,460
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,490
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,950
Tool and Die Maker$60,820
Crushing$59,130
Welder$57,130
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$55,700
Machinist$55,560
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$54,170
Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $20.94 ($43,560 a year).

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

No: $43,560 against $52,800 nationally, 18% less.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $56,560, so Rochester pays 23% less.

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

41 of 47 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,250 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.