How much does a sawing machine setter make in Washington?

$44,620a year

Median yearly pay for sawing machine setters in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $21.45 an hour or $3,718 a month.

Hourly: $21.45
Vs. national median: +4%
Rank among cities: 46 of 140
Jobs in the area: 90

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $36,040Median: $44,620Highest 10%: $60,510

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$36,040	$17.33
25th	$37,770	$18.16
Median	$44,620	$21.45
75th	$50,200	$24.13
90th	$60,510	$29.09

Other cities in District of Columbia

Median yearly pay for sawing machine setters.

No other city in the state with data.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $21.45 ($44,620 a year).

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

Yes: $44,620 against $42,770 nationally, 4% more.

Where does Washington rank for sawing machine setter pay?

46 of 140 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,510 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.