What are the main factors that influence a Choke Setter's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Choke Setter?

Choke Setter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Choke Setter roles are District of Columbia $49,181, California $48,994, Massachusetts $48,342. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Choke Setter roles make?

Salaries for Choke Setter level roles vary by specialization: Die Setter: $70,184; Hard Tile Setter: $60,819; Diamond Setter: $53,408; Form Setter: $51,544; Tool Setter: $50,505.

Choke Setter Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Choke Setter make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Choke Setter in Rhode Island is $46,054 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Choke Setter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,512
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,029 to $54,145
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,095

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Choke Setter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,145	$4,512	$1,041	$26
Average	$46,054	$3,838	$886	$22
25th Percentile	$45,029	$3,752	$866	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Choke Setter Salaries

A Choke Setter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Choke Setter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Choke Setters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,181.
California: $48,994.
Massachusetts: $48,342.

District of Columbia $49,181 California $48,994 Massachusetts $48,342 Washington $48,164 New Jersey $48,146 Alaska $48,084 Connecticut $47,471 New York $47,222

Hawaii $46,427 Rhode Island $46,054 Maryland $45,801 Minnesota $45,454 Colorado $45,321 Illinois $45,277 Oregon $45,108 Delaware $44,983

New Hampshire $44,905 Virginia $44,730 Pennsylvania $44,219 Nevada $43,962 North Dakota $43,877 Michigan $43,744 Wisconsin $43,695 Vermont $43,598

Texas $43,327 Maine $43,309 Arizona $43,282 Ohio $43,251 Georgia $42,842 Indiana $42,638 Wyoming $42,598 Utah $42,536

Iowa $42,509 Kansas $42,296 Louisiana $42,234 North Carolina $42,212 Missouri $42,203 Florida $42,030 Montana $41,936 Nebraska $41,847

Kentucky $41,799 South Carolina $41,621 Tennessee $41,510 Idaho $41,465 New Mexico $41,141 Oklahoma $41,070 Alabama $40,808 South Dakota $40,368

Arkansas $40,128 West Virginia $40,000 Mississippi $39,613

Top Paying Cities for Choke Setters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $46,630
Albion: $46,236
Ashaway: $46,541

Adamsville, RI $46,630 Albion, RI $46,236 Ashaway, RI $46,541 Barrington, RI $46,114 Block Island, RI $46,371 Bradford, RI $46,513 Bristol, RI $46,292 Carolina, RI $46,436

Charlestown, RI $46,453 Chepachet, RI $46,361 Clayville, RI $46,232 Coventry, RI $46,234 West Greenwich, RI $46,361 East Greenwich, RI $46,203 Exeter, RI $46,348 Fiskeville, RI $46,113

Forestdale, RI $46,468 Foster, RI $46,336 Glendale, RI $46,472 Greene, RI $46,397 Greenville, RI $46,131 Harmony, RI $46,190 Harrisville, RI $46,452 Hope, RI $46,142

Hope Valley, RI $46,500 Hopkinton, RI $46,562 Jamestown, RI $46,406 Kenyon, RI $46,431 Little Compton, RI $46,622 Manville, RI $46,296 Mapleville, RI $46,370 Newport, RI $46,453

Middletown, RI $46,473 North Kingstown, RI $46,282 North Scituate, RI $46,191 Oakland, RI $46,420 Pascoag, RI $46,483 Pawtucket, RI $46,045 Central Falls, RI $46,065 Cumberland, RI $46,327

Lincoln, RI $46,112 Portsmouth, RI $46,448 Prudence Island, RI $46,352 Rockville, RI $46,555 Saunderstown, RI $46,378 Shannock, RI $46,433 Slatersville, RI $46,469 Slocum, RI $46,377

Tiverton, RI $46,589 Wakefield, RI $46,418 Kingston, RI $46,400 Narragansett, RI $46,431 Peace Dale, RI $46,412 Warren, RI $46,233 Warwick, RI $46,104 Westerly, RI $46,552

West Kingston, RI $46,415 West Warwick, RI $46,161 Wood River Junction, RI $46,481 Woonsocket, RI $46,471 North Smithfield, RI $46,365 Wyoming, RI $46,433 Providence, RI $46,032 Cranston, RI $46,038

North Providence, RI $46,043 East Providence, RI $46,035 Riverside, RI $46,049 Rumford, RI $46,043 Smithfield, RI $46,136 Johnston, RI $46,059

Choke Setter Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Choke Setter salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $46,054. While startup companies pay approximate $46,054.

Choke Setter Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$46,054
Growth Stage	51~500	$46,054
Established	501~5000	$46,054
Enterprise	5000+	$46,054

Choke Setter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Choke Setter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$45,029

Average $46,054/year

$54,145

$3,752

Average $3,838/month

$4,512

$866

Average $886/week

$1,041

$22

Average $22/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,145	$4,512	$1,041	$26
Average	$46,054	$3,838	$886	$22
25th Percentile	$45,029	$3,752	$866	$22

Choke Setter Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Choke Setter, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Crater/Packer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $40,934 - a projected growth of -11% over your current level.

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