Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood Career

Job Description: Set up, operate, or tend wood sawing machines. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment. Includes lead sawyers.


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Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$40,120

Median Hourly Wage

$19.29*

Total Employed Nationally

43,570


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.