Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing Salary (2025)
Based on 61,420 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $32,110 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $37,100 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $43,380 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $48,720 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $56,830 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$32K
25th
$37K
Median
$43K
75th
$49K
90th
$57K
Highest Paying States for Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $53,330 |
| New Jersey | $53,110 |
| Minnesota | $52,750 |
| Iowa | $51,530 |
| Oregon | $50,740 |
| New Hampshire | $48,260 |
| Louisiana | $48,180 |
| Maryland | $47,390 |
| New York | $47,270 |
| Vermont | $47,050 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $53,330 per year, while Vermont has an average of $47,050 — a difference of $6,280. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 61,420 workers were employed as Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawings in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $43,570 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-7042