How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Atlanta?
$37,370a year
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $17.97 an hour or $3,114 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.97
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 133 of 159
- Jobs in the area
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,280Median: $37,370Highest 10%: $53,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 25th | $33,680 | $16.19 | |
| Median | $37,370 | $17.97 | |
| 75th | $44,590 | $21.44 | |
| 90th | $53,210 | $25.58 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.
| Savannah, GA | $46,750 |
| Augusta, GA | $39,420 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $35,580 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a woodworking machine setter make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $17.97 ($37,370 a year).
Do woodworking machine setters make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $37,370 against $43,380 nationally, 14% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $37,380, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for woodworking machine setter pay?
133 of 159 metro areas with data.
How much does a woodworking machine setter make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,210 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.