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Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$41,950
- Charlotte$41,580
- Burlington$41,020
- Goldsboro$40,780
- Greensboro$40,190
- Hickory$38,390
- Winston-Salem$38,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $41,950 | $39,370 | $37,080 | $34,722 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $41,580 | $39,110 | $35,810 | $34,439 | 97 |
| Burlington | $41,020 | $37,090 | $37,090 | $34,012 | 93 |
| Goldsboro | $40,780 | $35,660 | $28,930 | $33,828 | 88 |
| Greensboro | $40,190 | $36,600 | $34,340 | $33,378 | 93 |
| Hickory | $38,390 | $37,070 | $30,530 | $32,003 | 88 |
| Winston-Salem | $38,370 | $38,260 | $32,470 | $31,988 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood salary in other states
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-7041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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