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How much does a sawing machine setter make in Albany?

$42,240a year

Median yearly pay for sawing machine setters in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $20.31 an hour or $3,520 a month.

Hourly
$20.31
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
63 of 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,640Median: $42,240Highest 10%: $60,770
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,640$16.65
25th$35,690$17.16
Median$42,240$20.31
75th$45,660$21.95
90th$60,770$29.22

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for sawing machine setters.

New York, NY$48,700
Rochester, NY$41,590
Utica, NY$40,260
Syracuse, NY$39,690
Buffalo, NY$36,420
Sawing Machine Setter salary in New York Sawing Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Albany

Same field, median yearly pay.

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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$87,000
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$76,650
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$74,050
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$66,620
Machinist$63,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,120
Inspector$62,470
Coil Winder$61,990
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a sawing machine setter make an hour in Albany?

The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $20.31 ($42,240 a year).

Do sawing machine setters make more in Albany than the national average?

No: $42,240 against $42,770 nationally, 1% less.

How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $42,250, so Albany pays 0% more.

Where does Albany rank for sawing machine setter pay?

63 of 140 metro areas with data.

How much does a sawing machine setter make starting out in Albany?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,770 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.