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How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Lancaster?

$45,830a year

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $22.03 an hour or $3,819 a month.

Hourly
$22.03
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
48 of 159
Jobs in the area
340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,130Median: $45,830Highest 10%: $62,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,130$17.85
25th$40,060$19.26
Median$45,830$22.03
75th$50,470$24.26
90th$62,800$30.19

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.

Allentown, PA$51,030
Philadelphia, PA$46,850
Reading, PA$45,070
York, PA$44,800
Harrisburg, PA$44,690
Pittsburgh, PA$43,420
Scranton, PA$38,800
Williamsport, PA$37,550
Erie, PA$35,360
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Related jobs in Lancaster

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,850
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,960
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,630
Tool and Die Maker$60,280
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,970
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$56,810
Machinist$56,700
Welder$54,370
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender$54,330
Paper Goods Machine Setter$52,560
Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $22.03 ($45,830 a year).

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

Yes: $45,830 against $43,380 nationally, 6% more.

How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $44,980, so Lancaster pays 2% more.

Where does Lancaster rank for woodworking machine setter pay?

48 of 159 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,800 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.