Sawmill Operator - Pay and progression
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Pay
Pay varies, but sawmill operators usually earn between $23,000 and $45,000 a year.
According to the 2006 Census, sawmill operators earned an average of $30,900 a year and worked an average of 42 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
With training and experience, sawmill operators can progress to supervisory and management positions within sawmills.
Updated
March 2009
