Woodworking Machine Operators
Operate woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, sanders, planers, or nailing machines.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Below the statewide median $21.20 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Growth rate: 9.8% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator) Sander Operator Machine Operator See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Woodworking Machine Operators *
U S |
$15.59 | $18.46 | $22.19 |
---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$19.05 | $21.2 | $23.45 |
Central Minnesota |
$19.84 | $21.16 | $23.3 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$19.08 | $20.31 | $24.47 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$18.17 | $19.79 | $23.6 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$18 | $19.8 | $23.17 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$18 | $18 | $19.41 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$20.02 | $22.11 | $23.11 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1570 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Woodworking Machine Operators most often work?
- Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
- Wood Product Manufacturing
- Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- Paper Manufacturing
- Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Current Demand
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