SOC 51-7041
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
Risk Score
⚠️59/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥43,140
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$40K
$30K – $57K
Projected Growth
📈-0.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖38/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood face a risk score of 59/100 — 15 points above the national average of 44. With only 38/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $40K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 59/100, Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated cnc programming and machine operation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 43,140 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in setup and calibration of custom production runs and coordinating workflow across diverse production teams to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Automated CNC programming and machine operation
Smart factory scheduling and production optimization
AI quality inspection via computer vision systems
Cobots handling repetitive material handling tasks
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Setup and calibration of custom production runs
Coordinating workflow across diverse production teams
Quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection
Handling non-standard materials and configurations
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 63% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 53% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 33 | $68K | 82% |