How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Los Angeles?
$45,660a year
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $21.95 an hour or $3,805 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.95
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 159
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,480Median: $45,660Highest 10%: $57,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| 25th | $39,100 | $18.80 | |
| Median | $45,660 | $21.95 | |
| 75th | $48,140 | $23.14 | |
| 90th | $57,420 | $27.61 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.
| San Francisco, CA | $50,970 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $47,390 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,940 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,730 |
| Redding, CA | $46,690 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,200 |
| Stockton, CA | $45,630 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,740 |
| Yuba City, CA | $39,670 |
| Fresno, CA | $39,100 |
| Modesto, CA | $38,990 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Gas Plant Operator | $125,600 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $106,700 |
| Power Plant Operator | $105,900 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | $103,300 |
| Model Maker | $94,950 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker | $89,010 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $82,950 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $82,460 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $78,020 |
| Plant and System Operator | $77,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a woodworking machine setter make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $21.95 ($45,660 a year).
Do woodworking machine setters make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $45,660 against $43,380 nationally, 5% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $46,370, so Los Angeles pays 2% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for woodworking machine setter pay?
49 of 159 metro areas with data.
How much does a woodworking machine setter make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,420 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.