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How much does a rolling machine setter make in Boston?

$50,790a year

Median yearly pay for rolling machine setters in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $24.42 an hour or $4,233 a month.

Hourly
$24.42
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
22 of 64
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,150Median: $50,790Highest 10%: $64,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,150$19.78
25th$49,190$23.65
Median$50,790$24.42
75th$61,690$29.66
90th$64,810$31.16

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for rolling machine setters.

Providence, RI$47,830
Rolling Machine Setter salary in Massachusetts Rolling Machine Setter salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a rolling machine setter make an hour in Boston?

The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $24.42 ($50,790 a year).

Do rolling machine setters make more in Boston than the national average?

Yes: $50,790 against $50,140 nationally, 1% more.

How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $47,830, so Boston pays 6% more.

Where does Boston rank for rolling machine setter pay?

22 of 64 metro areas with data.

How much does a rolling machine setter make starting out in Boston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,810 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.