Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing is $17.97 an hour ($37,370 a year). About 1,010 people work in this job there.

$17.97Median hourly pay
$33,680–$44,590Middle half of workers, yearly
1,010People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($43,380). It is about the same as the Georgia median ($37,380).

Pay range for woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.00$33,280
25% of workers$16.19$33,680
Half of workers (median)$17.97$37,370
75% of workers$21.44$44,590
90% of workers$25.58$53,210

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Savannah$46,75060
Augusta-Richmond County$39,42060
Valdosta$38,34030
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)$37,3701,010

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -2.5% over ten years, declining · about 5,300 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,310
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,370
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$45,120

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