Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing Hourly Pay
Median hourly wage: $20.86
Hourly Wage Percentiles
| Percentile | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $15.44 |
| 25th | $17.84 |
| Median | $20.86 |
| 75th | $23.42 |
| 90th | $27.32 |
Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $20.86; the mean hourly wage is $20.95.
What is the entry-level hourly pay for woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing?
Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $15.44 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.
What is the top hourly pay for woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing?
Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $27.32 per hour.