How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Salem?
$48,660a year
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $23.39 an hour or $4,055 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.39
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 159
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,740Median: $48,660Highest 10%: $58,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,740 | $20.07 | |
| 25th | $46,500 | $22.36 | |
| Median | $48,660 | $23.39 | |
| 75th | $51,250 | $24.64 | |
| 90th | $58,720 | $28.23 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.
| Albany, OR | $56,180 |
| Bend, OR | $55,400 |
| Medford, OR | $52,390 |
| Portland, OR | $49,850 |
| Eugene, OR | $47,540 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $65,270 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $62,220 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $62,090 |
| Crushing | $59,290 |
| Machinist | $58,930 |
| Welder | $57,180 |
| Separating | $55,100 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $53,920 |
| Molder | $52,220 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $51,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a woodworking machine setter make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $23.39 ($48,660 a year).
Do woodworking machine setters make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $48,660 against $43,380 nationally, 12% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $49,480, so Salem pays 2% less.
Where does Salem rank for woodworking machine setter pay?
20 of 159 metro areas with data.
How much does a woodworking machine setter make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,720 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.