How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Boston?
$48,330a year
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $23.24 an hour or $4,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.24
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 159
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,560Median: $48,330Highest 10%: $58,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,560 | $18.54 | |
| 25th | $45,570 | $21.91 | |
| Median | $48,330 | $23.24 | |
| 75th | $51,070 | $24.55 | |
| 90th | $58,250 | $28.00 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.
| Providence, RI | $46,420 |
| Springfield, MA | $44,250 |
| Worcester, MA | $44,100 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a woodworking machine setter make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $23.24 ($48,330 a year).
Do woodworking machine setters make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $48,330 against $43,380 nationally, 11% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $46,430, so Boston pays 4% more.
Where does Boston rank for woodworking machine setter pay?
22 of 159 metro areas with data.
How much does a woodworking machine setter make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,250 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.