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

$49,740a year

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $23.91 an hour or $4,145 a month.

Hourly
$23.91
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
29 of 47
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,990Median: $49,740Highest 10%: $72,620
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,990$19.23
25th$40,590$19.51
Median$49,740$23.91
75th$57,220$27.51
90th$72,620$34.91

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for milling and planing machine setters.

Boston, MA$65,540
Springfield, MA$59,260
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Power Plant Operator$101,400
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Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,210
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,150
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$67,190
Machinist$64,480
Tool and Die Maker$61,770
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $23.91 ($49,740 a year).

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

No: $49,740 against $52,800 nationally, 6% less.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $62,380, so Worcester pays 20% less.

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

29 of 47 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,620 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.