Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
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.
Common Job Titles
- Cabinet Maker
- Machine Operator
- Sander
- Sander Operator
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
63,350
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $30,920. 25th percentile: U.S. $36,260. 50th percentile: U.S. $40,440. 75th percentile: U.S. $47,650. 90th percentile: U.S. $54,340. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $30,920 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $54,340 |
| Workers on average earn | $42,290 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Mechanical3.3/5
- Production and Processing3.0/5
- Mathematics2.9/5
- Public Safety and Security2.5/5
- Building and Construction2.4/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Apple macOS
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle Java
Technology Skills
- AS/400 Database
- Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- Computerized numerical control CNC software
- Dassault Systemes CATIA
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Inventory control software
- Microsoft operating system
Tools & Equipment
- Adjustable hand wrenches
- Automatic panel saws
- Bench grinders
- Biscuit jointers
- Boring bars
- Boring machines
- Case clamps
- Claw hammers