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Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$36,740
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.6% vs 2024
$38,720
Mean Salary
$36,740
Median Salary
$17.66
Hourly Rate
1,680 people work as Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Texas
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Texas earn a median salary of $36,740 per year ($3,061/month).
This is 14.1% below the national average of $42,795.
Texas ranks #41 out of 46 states for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood pay.
Approximately 1,680 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 0.6% 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 Texas
Salaries for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Texas range from $28,550 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $50,300 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $32,950 and $44,250.
Median $36,740
P10: $28,550P25: $32,950P75: $44,250P90: $50,300
10th
$28,550
25th
$32,950
Median
$36,740
75th
$44,250
90th
$50,300
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$28,550
$13.73
$2,379
25th Percentile
$32,950
$15.84
$2,745
Median (50th)
$36,740
$17.66
$3,061
75th Percentile
$44,250
$21.27
$3,687
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$50,300
$24.18
$4,191
Note: The mean (average) salary of $38,720 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#41
Texas ranks #41 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 Texas?
The median annual salary for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Texas is $36,740 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $38,720.
What is the salary range for a Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Texas?
Salaries for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Texas range from $28,550 at the 10th percentile to $50,300 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $32,950 and $44,250.
What is the starting salary for a Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Texas?
Entry-level Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood positions in Texas typically start around $28,550 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $32,950 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,680 people are employed as Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in Texas is approximately $17.66 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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