Panel Saw Operator Career

*A job as a Panel Saw Operator falls under the broader career category of Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood : Set up, operate, or tend wood sawing machines. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment. Includes lead sawyers.


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Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Woo Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$29,960

Median Hourly Wage

$14.40*

Total Employed Nationally

50,640


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.