SOC 51-7042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing — Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI · 8 metro areas compared
In Eau Claire, WI the median wage for Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing is $48,710 a year, which is 12.3% higher than the national figure of $43,380.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Eau Claire, WI the median wage for Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing is $48,710 a year, which is 12.3% higher than the national figure of $43,380. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,100 and $48,710. The lowest tenth earn under $39,870, while the highest tenth earn more than $59,820.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.57 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, La Crosse records the highest median at $47,780. Of the 305 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 199th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,870 | −8.1% |
| 25th | $45,100 | +4.0% |
| Median (50th) | $48,710 | +12.3% |
| 75th | $48,710 | +12.3% |
| 90th | $59,820 | +37.9% |
| Mean | $48,760 | +12.4% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eau Claire run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $48,710 goes as far as $51,764 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,764US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,710 a year, 12.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,870 to $59,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is La Crosse, at $47,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing in Eau Claire, WI?
The median annual wage is $48,710, or $23.42 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 Eau Claire, WI is 12.3% 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 Eau Claire, WI earns more than $59,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,870 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 La Crosse, at $47,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Eau Claire, WI. 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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