How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Pennsylvania?
$44,980a year
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in Pennsylvania. That is $21.63 an hour or $3,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.63
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,060Median: $44,980Highest 10%: $60,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,060 | $17.34 | |
| 25th | $38,270 | $18.40 | |
| Median | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| 75th | $49,770 | $23.93 | |
| 90th | $60,960 | $29.31 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $51,030 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,850 |
| Lancaster, PA | $45,830 |
| Reading, PA | $45,070 |
| York, PA | $44,800 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $44,690 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $43,420 |
| Altoona, PA | $43,000 |
| Scranton, PA | $38,800 |
| Williamsport, PA | $37,550 |
| Erie, PA | $35,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for woodworking machine setters.
| 17. North Dakota | $45,820 |
| 18. Idaho | $45,730 |
| 19. Montana | $45,610 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $44,980 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $44,450 |
| 22. Maine | $44,370 |
| 23. Ohio | $43,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a woodworking machine setter make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $21.63 ($44,980 a year).
Do woodworking machine setters make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $44,980 against $43,380 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for woodworking machine setter pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 20 of 47 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania 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.