How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $22.52 an hour or $3,904 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.52
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 159
- Jobs in the area
- 360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $44,950 | $21.61 | |
| Median | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| 75th | $51,770 | $24.89 | |
| 90th | $60,410 | $29.04 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.
| Allentown, PA | $51,030 |
| Lancaster, PA | $45,830 |
| Reading, PA | $45,070 |
| York, PA | $44,800 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $44,690 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $43,420 |
| Scranton, PA | $38,800 |
| Williamsport, PA | $37,550 |
| Erie, PA | $35,360 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a woodworking machine setter make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $22.52 ($46,850 a year).
Do woodworking machine setters make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $46,850 against $43,380 nationally, 8% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $44,980, so Philadelphia pays 4% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for woodworking machine setter pay?
34 of 159 metro areas with data.
How much does a woodworking machine setter make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,410 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.