How much does a sawing machine setter make in Buffalo?
$36,420a year
Median yearly pay for sawing machine setters in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $17.51 an hour or $3,035 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.51
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 140
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $36,420Highest 10%: $46,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $35,890 | $17.25 | |
| Median | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| 75th | $39,920 | $19.19 | |
| 90th | $46,280 | $22.25 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for sawing machine setters.
| New York, NY | $48,700 |
| Albany, NY | $42,240 |
| Rochester, NY | $41,590 |
| Utica, NY | $40,260 |
| Syracuse, NY | $39,690 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a sawing machine setter make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $17.51 ($36,420 a year).
Do sawing machine setters make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $36,420 against $42,770 nationally, 15% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $42,250, so Buffalo pays 14% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for sawing machine setter pay?
130 of 140 metro areas with data.
How much does a sawing machine setter make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,280 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.