How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Portland?
$47,360a year
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $22.77 an hour or $3,947 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.77
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 159
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,590Median: $47,360Highest 10%: $58,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,590 | $19.51 | |
| 25th | $44,050 | $21.18 | |
| Median | $47,360 | $22.77 | |
| 75th | $58,130 | $27.95 | |
| 90th | $58,610 | $28.18 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.
| Bangor, ME | $43,300 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $88,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $82,740 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $68,340 |
| Welder | $66,420 |
| Machinist | $65,200 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $64,760 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $64,020 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $63,810 |
| Molding | $62,690 |
| Textile | $61,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a woodworking machine setter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $22.77 ($47,360 a year).
Do woodworking machine setters make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $47,360 against $43,380 nationally, 9% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $44,370, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for woodworking machine setter pay?
29 of 159 metro areas with data.
How much does a woodworking machine setter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,610 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.