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How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Raleigh?

$37,200a year

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $17.88 an hour or $3,100 a month.

Hourly
$17.88
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
135 of 159
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,380Median: $37,200Highest 10%: $50,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,380$16.53
25th$34,390$16.53
Median$37,200$17.88
75th$44,490$21.39
90th$50,820$24.43

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.

Durham, NC$45,430
Charlotte, NC$42,070
Asheville, NC$39,530
Hickory, NC$38,310
Virginia Beach, VA$38,290
Greensboro, NC$37,560
Winston-Salem, NC$37,550
Woodworking Machine Setter salary in North Carolina Woodworking Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,640
Machinist$61,430
Plant and System Operator$61,110
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$61,000
Tool and Die Maker$60,590
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,440
Welder$56,940
Medical Appliance Technician$56,490
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $17.88 ($37,200 a year).

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

No: $37,200 against $43,380 nationally, 14% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $37,550, so Raleigh pays 1% less.

Where does Raleigh rank for woodworking machine setter pay?

135 of 159 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,820 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.