SOC 51-7041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood — Coast Oregon
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
In Coast Oregon, OR the median wage for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood is $51,790 a year, which is 21.1% higher than the national figure of $42,770.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Coast Oregon, OR the median wage for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood is $51,790 a year, which is 21.1% higher than the national figure of $42,770. Half of workers earn between $47,900 and $53,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,750 and the ninetieth at $56,900.
The area has 460 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.1 of every thousand jobs. Portland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $49,740. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 198th of 360 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,750 | −9.4% |
| 25th | $47,900 | +12.0% |
| Median (50th) | $51,790 | +21.1% |
| 75th | $53,190 | +24.4% |
| 90th | $56,900 | +33.0% |
| Mean | $50,430 | +17.9% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Coast Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $51,790 buys what $50,087 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,087US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,790 a year, 21.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,750 to $56,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 460 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $49,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Coast Oregon, OR?
The median annual wage is $51,790, or $24.90 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,770, so pay in Coast Oregon, OR is 21.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Coast Oregon, OR earns more than $56,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $49,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 460 jobs in this occupation in Coast Oregon, OR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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