*A job as a Lumber Grader 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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Median Annual Wage |
$40,120 |
Median Hourly Wage |
$19.29* |
Total Employed Nationally |
43,570 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2024 wage data and 2023-2033 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.