These workers do not wear as much protective gear. Some woodworkers belong to a union. Wages vary with level of training, experience and location. Entry level wages may be lower. Pay varies by industry and geographic region.
Wages also vary by the workers' skill, educational level, and complexity of the machinery operated.
Full-time woodworkers often receive benefits. Common benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and paid vacation. There were 2,660 people employed as woodworking machine operators and tenders in Indiana in 1998. It is estimated that between 1996 and 2006, about 49 jobs per year for woodworking machine operators and 28 jobs per year for woodworking machine setters will need to be filled in these occupations. These numbers include mostly jobs resulting from the replacement of current workers.