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Saw filer salary
Average saw filer salary
$133,382
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Average saw filer salary by state
Highest paying states for saw filers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $144,021 | $69.24 |
| 2 | Ohio | $144,919 | $69.67 |
| 3 | Indiana | $141,862 | $68.20 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $144,432 | $69.44 |
| 5 | Maine | $155,023 | $74.53 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $154,759 | $74.40 |
| 7 | Vermont | $155,474 | $74.75 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $153,357 | $73.73 |
| 9 | Kentucky | $139,779 | $67.20 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $152,371 | $73.26 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $154,035 | $74.06 |
| 12 | South Carolina | $137,856 | $66.28 |
| 13 | Mississippi | $136,605 | $65.68 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $142,727 | $68.62 |
| 15 | Michigan | $139,491 | $67.06 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $137,259 | $65.99 |
| 17 | Delaware | $147,402 | $70.87 |
| 18 | Alaska | $152,116 | $73.13 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $140,923 | $67.75 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $136,370 | $65.56 |
| 21 | Missouri | $136,251 | $65.51 |
| 22 | Idaho | $138,244 | $66.46 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $130,508 | $62.74 |
| 24 | Maryland | $146,382 | $70.38 |
| 25 | Nevada | $138,147 | $66.42 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $145,964 | $70.17 |
| 27 | Utah | $136,560 | $65.65 |
| 28 | Washington | $141,383 | $67.97 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $135,562 | $65.17 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $133,526 | $64.20 |
| 31 | Colorado | $133,743 | $64.30 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $135,075 | $64.94 |
| 33 | Montana | $137,183 | $65.95 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $129,330 | $62.18 |
| 35 | Oregon | $134,087 | $64.46 |
| 36 | Virginia | $136,760 | $65.75 |
| 37 | Iowa | $123,373 | $59.31 |
| 38 | California | $137,727 | $66.21 |
| 39 | Georgia | $130,119 | $62.56 |
| 40 | Alabama | $129,804 | $62.41 |
| 41 | New York | $134,699 | $64.76 |
| 42 | Illinois | $127,057 | $61.09 |
| 43 | New Jersey | $134,001 | $64.42 |
| 44 | Arizona | $128,418 | $61.74 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $121,523 | $58.42 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $126,837 | $60.98 |
| 47 | Texas | $119,707 | $57.55 |
| 48 | Kansas | $120,399 | $57.88 |
| 49 | Florida | $122,105 | $58.70 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $120,975 | $58.16 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $107,336 | $51.60 |
Saw filer salary details
A saw filer's salary ranges from $85,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $208,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a saw filer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $208,000 | $17,333 | $100 |
| 75th Percentile | $168,000 | $14,000 | $81 |
| Average | $133,382 | $11,115 | $64 |
| 25th Percentile | $105,000 | $8,750 | $50 |
| 10th Percentile | $85,000 | $7,083 | $41 |
Highest paying saw filer jobs
The highest paying types of saw filers are tool sharpener, tool grinder, and surface grinder.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saw Operator | $32,319 | $2,693 | $15.54 | 58,465 |
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Saw filer salary trends
The average saw filer salary has risen by $21,083 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average saw filer earned $112,299 annually, but today, they earn $133,382 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for saw filers over the last decade.
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Average saw filer salary over time
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Saw filer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $133,000 | $64.13 | +4.2% |
| 2025 | $128,000 | $61.42 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $124,000 | $59.57 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | $118,000 | $56.83 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | $119,000 | $57.24 | +3.0% |
Recently added saw filer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stimson Lumber Company | Saw Filer | Tillamook, OR | 05/24/2025 | $57,664 |
| Stimson Lumber Company | Saw Filer | Saint Maries, ID | 05/24/2025 | $57,664 |
| National Hardwood Lumber Association | Saw Filer | Huntland, TN | 05/24/2025 | $52,175 |
| Weyerhaeuser Company | Saw Filer | Plymouth, NC | 04/28/2025 | $39,465 |
| Adecco Us, Inc. | Saw Filer | Marshville, NC | 03/11/2025 | $41,740 |
| Weyerhaeuser | Saw Filer Superintendent | Plymouth, NC | 01/29/2025 | $86,742 |
| Weyerhaeuser : We'Re Hiring | Saw Filer | Plymouth, NC | 01/26/2025 | $39,465 |
| Weyerhaeuser : We'Re Hiring | Saw Filer Apprentice | Millport, AL | 01/26/2025 | $46,227 |
| Alta Forest Products LLC | Saw Filer | Shelton, WA | 01/20/2025 | $65,866 |
| Alta Forest Products | Saw Filer | Shelton, WA | 01/20/2025 | $65,866 |
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