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How much does a sawing machine setter make in Augusta?

$42,910a year

Median yearly pay for sawing machine setters in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $20.63 an hour or $3,576 a month.

Hourly
$20.63
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
61 of 140
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,770Median: $42,910Highest 10%: $53,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,770$11.43
25th$34,130$16.41
Median$42,910$20.63
75th$47,850$23.00
90th$53,670$25.80

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for sawing machine setters.

Chattanooga, TN$44,780
Atlanta, GA$39,610
Columbus, GA$37,140
Sawing Machine Setter salary in Georgia Sawing Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$113,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,570
Machinist$67,140
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,050
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,790
Dental Laboratory Technician$53,930
Welder$50,800
Inspector$49,960
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,740
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$49,720
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $20.63 ($42,910 a year).

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

Yes: $42,910 against $42,770 nationally, 0% more.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $39,860, so Augusta pays 8% more.

Where does Augusta rank for sawing machine setter pay?

61 of 140 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,670 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.