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How much does a multiple machine tool setter make in Durham?

$46,360a year

Median yearly pay for multiple machine tool setters in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. That is $22.29 an hour or $3,863 a month.

Hourly
$22.29
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
101 of 195
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,350Median: $46,360Highest 10%: $60,730
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,350$18.92
25th$44,390$21.34
Median$46,360$22.29
75th$52,240$25.12
90th$60,730$29.20

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for multiple machine tool setters.

Charlotte, NC$52,530
Greensboro, NC$52,380
Virginia Beach, VA$48,620
Raleigh, NC$48,520
Asheville, NC$45,720
Hickory, NC$44,920
Winston-Salem, NC$44,550
Rocky Mount, NC$40,320
Greenville, NC$35,790
Multiple Machine Tool Setter salary in North Carolina Multiple Machine Tool Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Durham

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,930
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$63,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,360
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,080
Separating$55,920
Upholsterer$51,060
Machinist$50,740
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$50,260
Inspector$49,390
Welder$49,280
Salaries for every job in Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a multiple machine tool setter make an hour in Durham?

The median hourly pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area is $22.29 ($46,360 a year).

Do multiple machine tool setters make more in Durham than the national average?

No: $46,360 against $47,180 nationally, 2% less.

How does Durham compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $47,320, so Durham pays 2% less.

Where does Durham rank for multiple machine tool setter pay?

101 of 195 metro areas with data.

How much does a multiple machine tool setter make starting out in Durham?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,730 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.