SOC 51-7041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood — Northwestern Idaho
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
In Northwestern Idaho, ID the median wage for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood reaches $55,840 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northwestern Idaho, ID the median wage for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood reaches $55,840 a year. That is 30.6% more than the national median of $42,770. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $48,980 and $57,710. The lowest tenth earn under $42,350, while the highest tenth earn more than $59,240.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 12.92 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Coeur d'Alene leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,350. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 135th of 288 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,350 | −1.0% |
| 25th | $48,980 | +14.5% |
| Median (50th) | $55,840 | +30.6% |
| 75th | $57,710 | +34.9% |
| 90th | $59,240 | +38.5% |
| Mean | $52,920 | +23.7% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coeur d'Alene | $48,350 | 90 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $43,910 | 170 | |
| 3 | Idaho Falls | $40,490 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwestern Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $55,840 goes as far as $58,471 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,471US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,840 a year, 30.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,350 to $59,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Coeur d'Alene, at $48,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Northwestern Idaho, ID?
The median annual wage is $55,840, or $26.84 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 Northwestern Idaho, ID is 30.6% 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 Northwestern Idaho, ID earns more than $59,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,350 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 Coeur d'Alene, at $48,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Northwestern Idaho, ID. 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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