Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing Salary in Maine
In Maine, woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawings earn $39,350 at the median, or about $18.92 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Maine. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $39K get you in Maine?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Maine
Entry-level woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawings (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $14K spread from bottom to top.
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing salary by metro in Maine
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $44K | +13% | 80 |
| Bangor | $40K | +1% | 60 |
| Lewiston-Auburn | $39K | -1% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawings make in Maine?
The median is $39,350 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,220, and experienced woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawings can clear $49,450. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in Maine?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,685/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 47.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing salary go in Maine?
Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing salary is worth about $40,276 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawings get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.