Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing Career

Job Description: 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.


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Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$29,850

Median Hourly Wage

$14.35*

Total Employed Nationally

76,130


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.