SOC 51-7042 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing is $40,435 per year ($19.44/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $36,254 and $47,653 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $54,350 per year. There are approximately 63,350 woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $14.87 | $30,930 |
| P25 | $17.43 | $36,254 |
| P50MEDIAN | $19.44 | $40,435 |
| P75 | $22.91 | $47,653 |
| P90 | $26.13 | $54,350 |
Manufacturing openings fell 71K, the first decline in three months. Quit rates continue to fall. The market is clearly easing with less urgency to stretch offers.
The national median salary for Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing is $40,435 per year ($19.44/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $36,254 and $47,653 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing is $54,350 per year ($26.13/hr). The 75th percentile is $47,653 per year.
Entry-level Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing (10th percentile) earn approximately $30,930 per year ($14.87/hr). The 25th percentile is $36,254 per year.
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