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

In Washington, the median pay for woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing is $25.47 an hour ($52,980 a year). About 1,250 people work in this job there.

$25.47Median hourly pay

$47,610–$58,980Middle half of workers, yearly

1,250People in this job in Washington

That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($43,380). Washington ranks 1st of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$21.15	$43,990
25% of workers	$22.89	$47,610
Half of workers (median)	$25.47	$52,980
75% of workers	$28.36	$58,980
90% of workers	$29.54	$61,440

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Longview-Kelso	$59,550	70
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	$56,180	350
Spokane-Spokane Valley	$51,730	110
Bellingham	$50,220	210

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington

Job	Median yearly pay
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$49,300
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,160
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood	$51,940
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,540
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,430
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	$48,710

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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.