How much does a woodworking machine setter make in New Jersey?
$49,680a year
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in New Jersey. That is $23.88 an hour or $4,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.88
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,670Median: $49,680Highest 10%: $78,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,670 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| Median | $49,680 | $23.88 | |
| 75th | $68,100 | $32.74 | |
| 90th | $78,590 | $37.78 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $51,030 |
| New York, NY | $49,050 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for woodworking machine setters.
| 1. Washington | $52,980 |
| 2. Minnesota | $51,540 |
| 3. Iowa | $51,200 |
| 4. New Jersey | $49,680 |
| 5. Oregon | $49,480 |
| 6. Nebraska | $49,190 |
| 7. Michigan | $47,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a woodworking machine setter make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $23.88 ($49,680 a year).
Do woodworking machine setters make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $49,680 against $43,380 nationally, 15% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for woodworking machine setter pay?
New Jersey ranks 4 of 47 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays woodworking machine setters the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $51,030 a year.
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.