SOC 51-7042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing — Connecticut
Connecticut · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing in Connecticut is $47,140 per year, 8.7% above the national median of $43,380.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing in Connecticut is $47,140 per year, 8.7% above the national median of $43,380. Half of workers earn between $39,450 and $50,630. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,440 and the ninetieth at $57,250.
Employment stands at 150, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Connecticut ranks number 9th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Hartford records the highest median at $50,000. Of the 674 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 517th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | −13.7% |
| 25th | $39,450 | −9.1% |
| Median (50th) | $47,140 | +8.7% |
| 75th | $50,630 | +16.7% |
| 90th | $57,250 | +32.0% |
| Mean | $46,970 | +8.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford | $50,000 | 40 | |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $48,580 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $47,140 buys what $45,502 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,502US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,140 a year, 8.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,440 to $57,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hartford, at $50,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $47,140, or $22.66 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 $43,380, so pay in Connecticut is 8.7% 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 Connecticut earns more than $57,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,440 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 Hartford, at $50,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut. 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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