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How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Fort Wayne?

$39,110a year

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $18.80 an hour or $3,259 a month.

Hourly
$18.80
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
104 of 159
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,030Median: $39,110Highest 10%: $50,170
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,030$15.40
25th$37,200$17.88
Median$39,110$18.80
75th$46,500$22.36
90th$50,170$24.12

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.

Louisville, KY$46,480
Elkhart, IN$44,790
South Bend, IN$44,530
Chicago, IL$42,860
Indianapolis, IN$40,370
Terre Haute, IN$38,650
Cincinnati, OH$37,380
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Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,490
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,470
Tool and Die Maker$61,340
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,240
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,180
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,970
Machinist$53,770
Tire Builder$51,170
Dental Laboratory Technician$50,380
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$49,340
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $18.80 ($39,110 a year).

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

No: $39,110 against $43,380 nationally, 10% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $41,600, so Fort Wayne pays 6% less.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for woodworking machine setter pay?

104 of 159 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,170 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.