How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Houston?
$35,730a year
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $17.18 an hour or $2,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.18
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 146 of 159
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,610Median: $35,730Highest 10%: $44,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,610 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $29,870 | $14.36 | |
| Median | $35,730 | $17.18 | |
| 75th | $40,280 | $19.37 | |
| 90th | $44,200 | $21.25 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.
| Dallas, TX | $39,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $35,700 |
| Longview, TX | $29,270 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a woodworking machine setter make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $17.18 ($35,730 a year).
Do woodworking machine setters make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $35,730 against $43,380 nationally, 18% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,840, so Houston pays 6% more.
Where does Houston rank for woodworking machine setter pay?
146 of 159 metro areas with data.
How much does a woodworking machine setter make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,200 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.