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How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Minneapolis?

$56,950a year

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $27.38 an hour or $4,746 a month.

Hourly
$27.38
Vs. national median
+31%
Rank among cities
3 of 159
Jobs in the area
320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,720Median: $56,950Highest 10%: $62,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,720$21.50
25th$48,600$23.37
Median$56,950$27.38
75th$59,930$28.81
90th$62,940$30.26

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.

La Crosse, WI$47,780
Fargo, ND$46,530
Sioux Falls, SD$43,140
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $27.38 ($56,950 a year).

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

Yes: $56,950 against $43,380 nationally, 31% more.

How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $51,540, so Minneapolis pays 10% more.

Where does Minneapolis rank for woodworking machine setter pay?

3 of 159 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,940 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.