Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing

SOC code 51-7042 · Production Occupations

National employment
61,420
Mean annual wage
$43,570
Mean hourly wage
$20.95
Median annual wage
$43,380
Median hourly wage
$20.86

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$32,110$15.44
25th percentile$37,100$17.84
50th percentile (median)$43,380$20.86
75th percentile$48,720$23.42
90th percentile$56,830$27.32

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.