Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood pay in Idaho

In Idaho, the median pay for sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood is $23.25 an hour ($48,350 a year). About 700 people work in this job there.

$23.25Median hourly pay
$42,330–$57,550Middle half of workers, yearly
700People in this job in Idaho

That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($42,770). Idaho ranks 7th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood in Idaho

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.00$39,520
25% of workers$20.35$42,330
Half of workers (median)$23.25$48,350
75% of workers$27.67$57,550
90% of workers$28.71$59,720

Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood pay in Idaho metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Coeur d'Alene$48,35090
Boise City$43,910170
Idaho Falls$40,49070

Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -1% over ten years, little or no change · about 4,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Idaho

JobMedian yearly pay
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$45,730
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,580
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$44,870

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.