Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $45,620 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.94
10th percentile $36,930
90th percentile $61,010
Employed locally 70
National median $39,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,930
    25th
    $38,650
    50th (median)
    $45,620
    75th
    $53,940
    90th
    $61,010

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood salary vs area income 45% Median Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,620
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $54,340
    Missoula, MT $53,750
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $51,520
    Albany, OR $51,410

    Nearby metros — Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,620
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $54,340
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $50,210
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,440
    Vallejo, CA $49,250
    Canton-Massillon, OH $49,120

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,010
    Production Workers, All Other$39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in San Diego, CA is $21.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.33 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood salaries?

    The median Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood salary in San Diego, CA is 14.2% above the national median of $39,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in San Diego?

    Entry-level Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (10th percentile) earn around $36,930 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,650.