SOC 51-7042 · May 2025 · United States
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing across the United States is $43,380 per year, measured over 61,420 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $52,980.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
Pay for this occupation varies by 56.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $52,980 and Texas pays $33,840.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $52,980 | 1,250 | |
| 2 | Minnesota | $51,540 | 710 | |
| 3 | Iowa | $51,200 | 1,100 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $49,680 | 410 | |
| 5 | Oregon | $49,480 | 2,120 | |
| 6 | Nebraska | $49,190 | 490 | |
| 7 | Michigan | $47,680 | 5,250 | |
| 8 | Louisiana | $47,170 | 400 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $47,140 | 150 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $46,500 | 440 |
States with the most Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 5,250 | $47,680 | |
| 2 | North Carolina | 4,090 | $37,550 | |
| 3 | Indiana | 3,570 | $41,600 | |
| 4 | California | 3,530 | $46,370 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 3,310 | $44,980 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 2,710 | $43,930 | |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 2,610 | $44,450 | |
| 8 | Alabama | 2,580 | $36,750 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 2,280 | $37,380 | |
| 10 | Texas | 2,130 | $33,840 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines | $60,070 | 70 |
| 2 | Longview | $59,550 | 70 |
| 3 | Minneapolis | $56,950 | 320 |
| 4 | Albany | $56,180 | 110 |
| 5 | Seattle | $56,180 | 350 |
| 6 | Bend | $55,400 | 280 |
| 7 | Medford | $52,390 | 160 |
| 8 | Spokane | $51,730 | 110 |
| 9 | Allentown | $51,030 | 380 |
| 10 | San Francisco | $50,970 | 220 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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