Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing pay in Idaho

In Idaho, the median pay for woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing is $21.99 an hour ($45,730 a year). About 830 people work in this job there.

$21.99Median hourly pay
$39,090–$48,870Middle half of workers, yearly
830People in this job in Idaho

That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($43,380). Idaho ranks 18th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.78$36,980
25% of workers$18.79$39,090
Half of workers (median)$21.99$45,730
75% of workers$23.50$48,870
90% of workers$27.73$57,670

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Coeur d'Alene$47,350120
Boise City$46,750270

Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Idaho

JobMedian yearly pay
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,580
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$48,350
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.