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How much does a sawing machine setter make in Pittsburgh?

$43,490a year

Median yearly pay for sawing machine setters in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $20.91 an hour or $3,624 a month.

Hourly
$20.91
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
58 of 140
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,970Median: $43,490Highest 10%: $62,330
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,970$15.37
25th$37,940$18.24
Median$43,490$20.91
75th$47,140$22.66
90th$62,330$29.97

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for sawing machine setters.

Harrisburg, PA$46,310
Philadelphia, PA$44,520
Lancaster, PA$44,060
Williamsport, PA$39,630
Allentown, PA$39,240
Scranton, PA$38,090
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Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Power Plant Operator$93,870
Gas Plant Operator$81,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,690
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,090
Petroleum Pump System Operator$72,190
Rolling Machine Setter$69,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,930
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,500
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,480
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $20.91 ($43,490 a year).

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

Yes: $43,490 against $42,770 nationally, 2% more.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $40,590, so Pittsburgh pays 7% more.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for sawing machine setter pay?

58 of 140 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,330 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.