Manufacturing / Woodworking

Wood Sander

Operates sanding machines or hand tools to smooth and finish wood surfaces, ensuring a uniform texture and preparing products for painting or sealing.

Average monthly gross

6,315 CHF

4 validated salaries

Median

5,785 CHF

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

3,764 CHF - 9,290 CHF

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Wood Sander

ISCO

7523

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

4 records
Clear

By seniority

Mid-level 1 validated salaries
4,100 CHF 4,100 CHF - 4,100 CHF
Lead / Expert 3 validated salaries
7,053 CHF 3,620 CHF - 10,070 CHF

Yearly trend

6,315 CHF
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Canada 10,070 CHF 1
France 3,620 CHF 1
Switzerland 7,470 CHF 1
United Kingdom 4,100 CHF 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
ABB 7,470 CHF 1
Capgemini 3,620 CHF 1
Loblaw 10,070 CHF 1
Pearson 4,100 CHF 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Sanding Machine Operator Wood Finisher Sander Operator

Skills

Hard skills

Sanding techniques Surface preparation Wood grain identification Machine calibration Quality inspection

Soft skills

Attention to detail Patience Manual dexterity Time management

Tools

Belt sander Orbital sander Drum sander Hand sanding blocks Dust extraction systems

Certifications

OSHA Safety Certification Woodworking Certificate

Employment context

Industries

Furniture manufacturing Cabinet making Flooring installation Wood product manufacturing

Company types

Manufacturing plant Woodworking shop Construction company

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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