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How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Memphis?

$36,340a year

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $17.47 an hour or $3,028 a month.

Hourly
$17.47
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
141 of 159
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,990Median: $36,340Highest 10%: $46,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,990$13.94
25th$33,700$16.20
Median$36,340$17.47
75th$41,720$20.06
90th$46,440$22.33

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.

Nashville, TN$40,560
Chattanooga, TN$35,580
Knoxville, TN$33,680
Morristown, TN$31,270
Woodworking Machine Setter salary in Tennessee Woodworking Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$119,100
Petroleum Pump System Operator$96,730
Gas Plant Operator$66,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,720
Tool and Die Maker$60,760
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$59,270
Machinist$59,220
Chemical Plant and System Operator$57,370
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$55,270
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $17.47 ($36,340 a year).

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

No: $36,340 against $43,380 nationally, 16% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $35,290, so Memphis pays 3% more.

Where does Memphis rank for woodworking machine setter pay?

141 of 159 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,440 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.