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 $48,908, California $48,723, Massachusetts $48,073. 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: $70,151; Hard Tile Setter: $60,503; Diamond Setter: $53,112; Form Setter: $51,522; Tool Setter: $50,511.

Choke Setter Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Choke Setter make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Choke Setter in Rhode Island is $45,799 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): $61,171
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,779 to $53,845
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,850

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Choke Setter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,845	$4,487	$1,035	$26
Average	$45,799	$3,817	$881	$22
25th Percentile	$44,779	$3,732	$861	$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: $48,908.
California: $48,723.
Massachusetts: $48,073.

District of Columbia $48,908 California $48,723 Massachusetts $48,073 Washington $47,897 New Jersey $47,879 Alaska $47,817 Connecticut $47,208 New York $46,960

Hawaii $46,170 Rhode Island $45,799 Maryland $45,547 Minnesota $45,202 Colorado $45,070 Illinois $45,026 Oregon $44,858 Delaware $44,734

New Hampshire $44,656 Virginia $44,482 Pennsylvania $43,974 Nevada $43,718 North Dakota $43,634 Michigan $43,502 Wisconsin $43,453 Vermont $43,356

Texas $43,086 Maine $43,069 Arizona $43,042 Ohio $43,011 Georgia $42,605 Indiana $42,402 Wyoming $42,362 Utah $42,300

Iowa $42,274 Kansas $42,062 Louisiana $42,000 North Carolina $41,978 Missouri $41,969 Florida $41,796 Montana $41,704 Nebraska $41,615

Kentucky $41,567 South Carolina $41,390 Tennessee $41,280 Idaho $41,235 New Mexico $40,913 Oklahoma $40,842 Alabama $40,582 South Dakota $40,144

Arkansas $39,906 West Virginia $39,778 Mississippi $39,393

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: $46,550
Albion: $45,776
Ashaway: $46,726

Adamsville, RI $46,550 Albion, RI $45,776 Ashaway, RI $46,726 Barrington, RI $45,776 Block Island, RI $46,483 Bradford, RI $46,695 Bristol, RI $45,732 Carolina, RI $46,315

Charlestown, RI $46,364 Chepachet, RI $45,688 Clayville, RI $45,732 Coventry, RI $45,688 West Greenwich, RI $45,657 East Greenwich, RI $45,719 Exeter, RI $46,695 Fiskeville, RI $45,776

Forestdale, RI $45,732 Foster, RI $45,657 Glendale, RI $45,657 Greene, RI $46,170 Greenville, RI $45,776 Harmony, RI $45,763 Harrisville, RI $45,688 Hope, RI $45,776

Hope Valley, RI $46,726 Hopkinton, RI $46,739 Jamestown, RI $46,271 Kenyon, RI $46,682 Little Compton, RI $46,532 Manville, RI $45,776 Mapleville, RI $45,657 Newport, RI $46,280

Middletown, RI $46,474 North Kingstown, RI $45,644 North Scituate, RI $45,763 Oakland, RI $45,701 Pascoag, RI $45,675 Pawtucket, RI $45,776 Central Falls, RI $45,776 Cumberland, RI $45,776

Lincoln, RI $45,776 Portsmouth, RI $46,095 Prudence Island, RI $45,688 Rockville, RI $46,739 Saunderstown, RI $46,298 Shannock, RI $46,669 Slatersville, RI $45,732 Slocum, RI $46,298

Tiverton, RI $46,563 Wakefield, RI $46,249 Kingston, RI $46,258 Narragansett, RI $46,267 Peace Dale, RI $46,249 Warren, RI $45,763 Warwick, RI $45,776 Westerly, RI $46,753

West Kingston, RI $46,284 West Warwick, RI $45,776 Wood River Junction, RI $46,695 Woonsocket, RI $45,732 North Smithfield, RI $45,763 Wyoming, RI $46,682 Providence, RI $45,776 Cranston, RI $45,776

North Providence, RI $45,776 East Providence, RI $45,776 Riverside, RI $45,776 Rumford, RI $45,776 Smithfield, RI $45,776 Johnston, RI $45,776

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 April 01, 2026

$44,779

Average $45,799/year

$53,845

$3,732

Average $3,817/month

$4,487

$861

Average $881/week

$1,035

$22

Average $22/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,845	$4,487	$1,035	$26
Average	$45,799	$3,817	$881	$22
25th Percentile	$44,779	$3,732	$861	$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 $40,932 - a projected growth of -11% over your current level.

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