Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$39,950
↑ 52.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 52.4% since 2011 ($26,220 → $39,950)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $39,950
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,950 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | $38,000 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $36,270 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $35,340 | +12.0% |
| 2020 | $31,560 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | $30,410 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | $29,500 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | $29,080 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | $28,380 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | $27,800 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | $27,040 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | $26,600 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | $26,190 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | $26,220 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.