Panel Saw Operator

Panel Saw Operator Salary

$27.5K

$31.5K

$40.5K

$32,323

/year

$15.54

/hour

Panel Saw Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$32,323

Columbus

Ohio

$31,220

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    How much does a Panel Saw Operator make?

    As of Aug 24, 2026, the average annual pay for a Panel Saw Operator in the United States is $32,323 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $15.54 an hour. This is the equivalent of $621/week or $2,693/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $40,500 and as low as $27,500, the majority of Panel Saw Operator salaries currently range between $30,500 (25th percentile) to $33,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $35,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Panel Saw Operator varies little (about 2500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Panel Saw Operator in your area makes on average $31,220 per year, or $1,103 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $32,323. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Panel Saw Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Panel Saw Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Panel Saw Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Panel Saw Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Beverly, MA, , with Spearfish, SD, and Mifflintown, PA, close behind in the second and third positions. Mifflintown, PA, beats the national average by $8,929 (27.6%), and Beverly, MA, furthers that trend with another $12,814 (39.6%) above the $32,323 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Panel Saw Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 17% between Beverly, MA, and Livermore, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Panel Saw Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Beverly, MA

    $45,137

    $21.70

    Spearfish, SD

    $41,298

    $19.85

    Mifflintown, PA

    $41,252

    $19.83

    Nome, AK

    $40,096

    $19.28

    Mason, OH

    $39,127

    $18.81

    Sitka, AK

    $38,939

    $18.72

    Kentville, NS

    $38,143

    $18.34

    San Francisco, CA

    $38,082

    $18.31

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $37,936

    $18.24

    Livermore, CA

    $37,914

    $18.23

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Panel Saw Operator Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Panel Saw Operator category.

    For example Print Shop Supervisor jobs pay as much as $25,023 (77.4%) more than the average Panel Saw Operator salary of $32,323. If you're qualified, finding work as a Print Shop Supervisor may help you make more money than that of the average Panel Saw Operator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Print Shop Supervisor

    $57,346

    $27.57

    Machine Tool Builder

    $47,468

    $22.82

    American Orthodontics

    $46,738

    $22.47

    Punch Press

    $40,113

    $19.29

    Welding Machine Operator

    $32,500

    $15.62

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Panel Saw Operator salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $32,323 per year or $15.54 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.