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How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Richmond?

$36,790a year

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $17.69 an hour or $3,066 a month.

Hourly
$17.69
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
139 of 159
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,450Median: $36,790Highest 10%: $49,330
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,450$15.12
25th$31,450$15.12
Median$36,790$17.69
75th$44,210$21.25
90th$49,330$23.72

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.

Washington, DC$47,990
Roanoke, VA$39,300
Virginia Beach, VA$38,290
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Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Chemical Plant and System Operator$77,930
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,630
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$64,750
Power Plant Operator$63,640
Machinist$62,650
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,840
Coil Winder$60,310
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,970
Medical Appliance Technician$58,210
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $17.69 ($36,790 a year).

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

No: $36,790 against $43,380 nationally, 15% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $39,370, so Richmond pays 7% less.

Where does Richmond rank for woodworking machine setter pay?

139 of 159 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,330 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.