Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
Role Overview
Set up, operate, or tend woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood nailing machines. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment. Workers who primarily program or operate CNC equipment are classified in “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators and Programmers” (51-9160).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $50,170 |
| Oregon | $49,430 |
| Minnesota | $48,920 |
| Montana | $47,940 |
| Iowa | $47,890 |
| Nebraska | $47,590 |
| Rhode Island | $47,570 |
| Michigan | $46,180 |
| Louisiana | $46,040 |
| New Hampshire | $45,960 |
| Nevada | $45,820 |
| Idaho | $45,730 |
| Maryland | $45,530 |
| California | $45,020 |
| Connecticut | $44,970 |
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Median Annual Salary
$40,440
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-1.8%
Avg. annual openings
6.4k
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