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How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Rochester?

$42,150a year

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $20.26 an hour or $3,513 a month.

Hourly
$20.26
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
81 of 159
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,290Median: $42,150Highest 10%: $56,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,290$17.45
25th$37,580$18.07
Median$42,150$20.26
75th$46,670$22.44
90th$56,810$27.31

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.

New York, NY$49,050
Kiryas Joel, NY$44,810
Buffalo, NY$42,690
Syracuse, NY$38,570
Albany, NY$35,910
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Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,460
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,490
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,950
Tool and Die Maker$60,820
Crushing$59,130
Welder$57,130
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$55,700
Machinist$55,560
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$54,170
Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $20.26 ($42,150 a year).

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

No: $42,150 against $43,380 nationally, 3% less.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $43,720, so Rochester pays 4% less.

Where does Rochester rank for woodworking machine setter pay?

81 of 159 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,810 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.