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How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Grand Rapids?

$47,720a year

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $22.94 an hour or $3,977 a month.

Hourly
$22.94
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
25 of 159
Jobs in the area
2,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,390Median: $47,720Highest 10%: $49,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,390$18.94
25th$46,980$22.59
Median$47,720$22.94
75th$49,190$23.65
90th$49,950$24.01

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.

Muskegon, MI$46,300
Detroit, MI$45,600
South Bend, IN$44,530
Kalamazoo, MI$37,090
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Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,780
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $22.94 ($47,720 a year).

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

Yes: $47,720 against $43,380 nationally, 10% more.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $47,680, so Grand Rapids pays 0% more.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for woodworking machine setter pay?

25 of 159 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,950 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.