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Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$42,870
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.1% vs 2024
$44,920
Mean Salary
$42,870
Median Salary
$20.61
Hourly Rate
310 people work as Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Arizona
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Arizona earn a median salary of $42,870 per year ($3,572/month).
This is 0.2% above the national average of $42,795.
Arizona ranks #23 out of 46 states for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood pay.
Approximately 310 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 0.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
Set up, operate, or tend wood sawing machines. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment. Includes lead sawyers.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Troubleshooting
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.24
Mechanical
3.21
Public Safety and Security
2.65
Mathematics
2.59
Education and Training
2.29
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(59.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Arizona
Salaries for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Arizona range from $36,590 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $55,110 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,570 and $46,640.
Median $42,870
P10: $36,590P25: $38,570P75: $46,640P90: $55,110
10th
$36,590
25th
$38,570
Median
$42,870
75th
$46,640
90th
$55,110
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,590
$17.59
$3,049
25th Percentile
$38,570
$18.54
$3,214
Median (50th)
$42,870
$20.61
$3,572
75th Percentile
$46,640
$22.42
$3,886
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$55,110
$26.50
$4,592
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,920 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#23
Arizona ranks #23 of 46 states
$42,795
National avg. for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
How much do Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Arizona is $42,870 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,920.
What is the salary range for a Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Arizona?
Salaries for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Arizona range from $36,590 at the 10th percentile to $55,110 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,570 and $46,640.
What is the starting salary for a Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Arizona?
Entry-level Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood positions in Arizona typically start around $36,590 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,570 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 310 people are employed as Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Arizona is approximately $20.61 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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