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How much does a woodworking machine setter make in Worcester?

$44,100a year

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $21.20 an hour or $3,675 a month.

Hourly
$21.20
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
66 of 159
Jobs in the area
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,720Median: $44,100Highest 10%: $52,180
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,720$17.17
25th$37,190$17.88
Median$44,100$21.20
75th$46,660$22.43
90th$52,180$25.09

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for woodworking machine setters.

Boston, MA$48,330
Providence, RI$46,420
Springfield, MA$44,250
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Related jobs in Worcester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,300
Power Plant Operator$101,400
Chemical Plant and System Operator$88,510
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$78,710
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,210
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,150
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$67,190
Machinist$64,480
Tool and Die Maker$61,770
Welder$60,320
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $21.20 ($44,100 a year).

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

Yes: $44,100 against $43,380 nationally, 2% more.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $46,430, so Worcester pays 5% less.

Where does Worcester rank for woodworking machine setter pay?

66 of 159 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,180 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.