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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $45,620 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.93
10th percentile $37,690
90th percentile $73,850
Employed locally 160
National median $39,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,690
    25th
    $44,190
    50th (median)
    $45,620
    75th
    $59,590
    90th
    $73,850

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood salary vs area income 34% Median Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood salary is 66% 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 Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$52,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,950
    Bakers$45,620
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$54,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in San Francisco, CA is $21.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.50 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco 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 Francisco, 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (10th percentile) earn around $37,690 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,190.