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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $45,760 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $39,190
90th percentile $75,660
Employed locally 50
National median $39,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,190
    25th
    $44,470
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $59,570
    90th
    $75,660

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood salary vs area income 29% Median Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood salary is 71% 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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood in San Jose, CA is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.82 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 14.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (10th percentile) earn around $39,190 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,470.