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How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Kalamazoo?

$37,090a year

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area. That is $17.83 an hour or $3,091 a month.

Hourly
$17.83
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
137 of 159
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,880Median: $37,090Highest 10%: $48,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,880$15.33
25th$37,090$17.83
Median$37,090$17.83
75th$42,840$20.60
90th$48,230$23.19

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.

Grand Rapids, MI$47,720
Muskegon, MI$46,300
Detroit, MI$45,600
South Bend, IN$44,530
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Related jobs in Kalamazoo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,910
Crushing$63,970
Tool and Die Maker$61,940
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$61,870
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$60,200
Separating$51,600
Paper Goods Machine Setter$51,360
Machinist$49,440
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,400
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$48,800
Salaries for every job in Kalamazoo, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area is $17.83 ($37,090 a year).

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

No: $37,090 against $43,380 nationally, 14% less.

How does Kalamazoo compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $47,680, so Kalamazoo pays 22% less.

Where does Kalamazoo rank for woodworking machine setter pay?

137 of 159 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,230 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.