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How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Durham?

$45,430a year

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. That is $21.84 an hour or $3,786 a month.

Hourly
$21.84
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
53 of 159
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,980Median: $45,430Highest 10%: $48,310
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,980$17.78
25th$37,920$18.23
Median$45,430$21.84
75th$45,430$21.84
90th$48,310$23.23

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.

Charlotte, NC$42,070
Asheville, NC$39,530
Hickory, NC$38,310
Virginia Beach, VA$38,290
Greensboro, NC$37,560
Winston-Salem, NC$37,550
Raleigh, NC$37,200
Woodworking Machine Setter salary in North Carolina Woodworking Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Durham

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,930
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$63,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,360
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,080
Separating$55,920
Upholsterer$51,060
Machinist$50,740
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$50,260
Inspector$49,390
Welder$49,280
Salaries for every job in Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a woodworking machine setter make an hour in Durham?

The median hourly pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area is $21.84 ($45,430 a year).

Do woodworking machine setters make more in Durham than the national average?

Yes: $45,430 against $43,380 nationally, 5% more.

How does Durham compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $37,550, so Durham pays 21% more.

Where does Durham rank for woodworking machine setter pay?

53 of 159 metro areas with data.

How much does a woodworking machine setter make starting out in Durham?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,310 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.