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

In Ohio, the median pay for woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing is $21.12 an hour ($43,930 a year). About 2,710 people work in this job there.

$21.12Median hourly pay

$36,720–$50,390Middle half of workers, yearly

2,710People in this job in Ohio

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($43,380). Ohio ranks 23rd of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$16.83	$35,010
25% of workers	$17.65	$36,720
Half of workers (median)	$21.12	$43,930
75% of workers	$24.23	$50,390
90% of workers	$25.55	$53,150

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Cleveland	$45,870	520
Columbus	$43,770	160
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$40,820	80
Akron	$40,700	70
Cincinnati	$37,380	370
Canton-Massillon	$34,640	50

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio

Job	Median yearly pay
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$45,230
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$46,420
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$45,270
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$48,400
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	$45,010
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,030
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$49,880
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,310

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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.