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Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,010
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.7% vs 2024
$44,560
Mean Salary
$45,010
Median Salary
$21.64
Hourly Rate
2,180 people work as Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Ohio
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Ohio earn a median salary of $45,010 per year ($3,750/month).
This is 5.2% above the national average of $42,795.
Ohio ranks #19 out of 46 states for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood pay.
Approximately 2,180 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries increased by 0.7% 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 Ohio
Salaries for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Ohio range from $35,940 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $57,070 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,290 and $50,160.
Median $45,010
P10: $35,940P25: $38,290P75: $50,160P90: $57,070
10th
$35,940
25th
$38,290
Median
$45,010
75th
$50,160
90th
$57,070
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,940
$17.28
$2,995
25th Percentile
$38,290
$18.41
$3,190
Median (50th)
$45,010
$21.64
$3,750
75th Percentile
$50,160
$24.12
$4,180
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$57,070
$27.44
$4,755
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,560 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#19
Ohio ranks #19 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 Ohio?
The median annual salary for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Ohio is $45,010 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,560.
What is the salary range for a Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Ohio?
Salaries for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Ohio range from $35,940 at the 10th percentile to $57,070 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,290 and $50,160.
What is the starting salary for a Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Ohio?
Entry-level Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood positions in Ohio typically start around $35,940 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,290 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,180 people are employed as Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Ohio is approximately $21.64 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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