How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Seattle?
$56,180a year
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $27.01 an hour or $4,682 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.01
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 159
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,050Median: $56,180Highest 10%: $64,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,050 | $19.74 | |
| 25th | $47,350 | $22.76 | |
| Median | $56,180 | $27.01 | |
| 75th | $59,630 | $28.67 | |
| 90th | $64,520 | $31.02 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.
| Longview, WA | $59,550 |
| Spokane, WA | $51,730 |
| Bellingham, WA | $50,220 |
| Portland, OR | $49,850 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a woodworking machine setter make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $27.01 ($56,180 a year).
Do woodworking machine setters make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $56,180 against $43,380 nationally, 30% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $52,980, so Seattle pays 6% more.
Where does Seattle rank for woodworking machine setter pay?
5 of 159 metro areas with data.
How much does a woodworking machine setter make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,520 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.