Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood Salary
The median sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood salary in the United States is $42,770 per year ($20.56/hour). Salaries range from $30,890 at the entry level to $58,170+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 40,850 sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 0.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$42,770
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.56
per hour
Employment
40,850
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$30,890
25th percentile
$36,510
Median
$42,770
75th percentile
$48,620
90th percentile
$58,170
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-0.6%
Decline
Annual Openings
4,800
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$35K$53K■ No data
Top Paying States
Alaska
$53K
+23%
Washington
$52K
+21%
Minnesota
$51K
+20%
Connecticut
$51K
+20%
Oregon
$50K
+16%
Montana
$49K
+15%
Idaho
$48K
+13%
Iowa
$48K
+12%
California
$47K
+11%
Massachusetts
$47K
+10%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $52,680 | +23.2% |
| Washington | $51,940 | +21.4% |
| Minnesota | $51,330 | +20.0% |
| Connecticut | $51,150 | +19.6% |
| Oregon | $49,740 | +16.3% |
| Montana | $49,090 | +14.8% |
| Idaho | $48,350 | +13.0% |
| Iowa | $48,090 | +12.4% |
| California | $47,390 | +10.8% |
| Massachusetts | $47,210 | +10.4% |
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Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $60,100 | +40.5% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $55,280 | +29.2% |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $54,340 | +27.1% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $54,090 | +26.5% |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $51,540 | +20.5% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $50,720 | +18.6% |
| Redding, CA | $50,630 | +18.4% |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $50,250 | +17.5% |
| St. Cloud, MN | $49,820 | +16.5% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $49,740 | +16.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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