What are the main factors that influence a Sawmill Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Sawmill Operator?

Sawmill Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sawmill Operator roles are District of Columbia $53,437, California $53,234, Massachusetts $52,525. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sawmill Operator roles make?

Salaries for Sawmill Operator level roles vary by specialization: Sawmill operations manager: $109,001; Sawmill Supervisor: $79,535; Sawmill Manager: $70,804; Hardwood Sawmill Filer: $69,228; Operator, Assembly Operator: $55,912.

Sawmill Operator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Sawmill Operator make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sawmill Operator in Rhode Island is $50,039 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Sawmill Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,225
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,297 to $56,418
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,800

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Sawmill Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,418	$4,701	$1,085	$27
Average	$50,039	$4,170	$962	$24
25th Percentile	$47,297	$3,941	$910	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Sawmill Operator Salaries

A Sawmill Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Sawmill Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Sawmill Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,437.
California: $53,234.
Massachusetts: $52,525.

District of Columbia $53,437 California $53,234 Massachusetts $52,525 Washington $52,332 New Jersey $52,312 Alaska $52,245 Connecticut $51,579 New York $51,308

Hawaii $50,444 Rhode Island $50,039 Maryland $49,764 Minnesota $49,388 Colorado $49,243 Illinois $49,194 Oregon $49,011 Delaware $48,876

New Hampshire $48,791 Virginia $48,601 Pennsylvania $48,046 Nevada $47,766 North Dakota $47,674 Michigan $47,529 Wisconsin $47,476 Vermont $47,370

Texas $47,076 Maine $47,056 Arizona $47,027 Ohio $46,994 Georgia $46,550 Indiana $46,328 Wyoming $46,284 Utah $46,217

Iowa $46,188 Kansas $45,956 Louisiana $45,888 North Carolina $45,864 Missouri $45,855 Florida $45,666 Montana $45,565 Nebraska $45,469

Kentucky $45,415 South Carolina $45,222 Tennessee $45,102 Idaho $45,054 New Mexico $44,701 Oklahoma $44,624 Alabama $44,339 South Dakota $43,861

Arkansas $43,601 West Virginia $43,461 Mississippi $43,041

Top Paying Cities for Sawmill Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $50,665
Albion: $50,236
Ashaway: $50,569

Adamsville, RI $50,665 Albion, RI $50,236 Ashaway, RI $50,569 Barrington, RI $50,104 Block Island, RI $50,383 Bradford, RI $50,538 Bristol, RI $50,297 Carolina, RI $50,455

Charlestown, RI $50,473 Chepachet, RI $50,373 Clayville, RI $50,232 Coventry, RI $50,235 West Greenwich, RI $50,373 East Greenwich, RI $50,201 Exeter, RI $50,359 Fiskeville, RI $50,103

Forestdale, RI $50,489 Foster, RI $50,346 Glendale, RI $50,493 Greene, RI $50,412 Greenville, RI $50,123 Harmony, RI $50,187 Harrisville, RI $50,472 Hope, RI $50,135

Hope Valley, RI $50,524 Hopkinton, RI $50,591 Jamestown, RI $50,422 Kenyon, RI $50,448 Little Compton, RI $50,657 Manville, RI $50,303 Mapleville, RI $50,382 Newport, RI $50,472

Middletown, RI $50,495 North Kingstown, RI $50,287 North Scituate, RI $50,188 Oakland, RI $50,437 Pascoag, RI $50,505 Pawtucket, RI $50,029 Central Falls, RI $50,052 Cumberland, RI $50,336

Lincoln, RI $50,102 Portsmouth, RI $50,467 Prudence Island, RI $50,363 Rockville, RI $50,583 Saunderstown, RI $50,391 Shannock, RI $50,451 Slatersville, RI $50,490 Slocum, RI $50,390

Tiverton, RI $50,621 Wakefield, RI $50,434 Kingston, RI $50,415 Narragansett, RI $50,448 Peace Dale, RI $50,428 Warren, RI $50,234 Warwick, RI $50,094 Westerly, RI $50,581

West Kingston, RI $50,431 West Warwick, RI $50,155 Wood River Junction, RI $50,503 Woonsocket, RI $50,492 North Smithfield, RI $50,377 Wyoming, RI $50,451 Providence, RI $50,015 Cranston, RI $50,022

North Providence, RI $50,027 East Providence, RI $50,018 Riverside, RI $50,034 Rumford, RI $50,027 Smithfield, RI $50,128 Johnston, RI $50,044

Sawmill Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sawmill Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$47,297

Average $50,039/year

$56,418

$3,941

Average $4,170/month

$4,701

$910

Average $962/week

$1,085

$23

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,418	$4,701	$1,085	$27
Average	$50,039	$4,170	$962	$24
25th Percentile	$47,297	$3,941	$910	$23

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