U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsCut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products. Excludes "Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders" (51-7040).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84,170 | 1.8 % | $15.29 | $31,790 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.55 | $11.61 | $14.48 | $18.09 | $22.34 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $19,870 | $24,150 | $30,130 | $37,620 | $46,470 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing | 46,090 | 20.18 | $14.86 | $30,910 |
| Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing | 12,620 | 12.92 | $16.23 | $33,750 |
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | 9,530 | 4.79 | $14.89 | $30,980 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | 4,120 | 0.62 | $17.01 | $35,380 |
| Building Material and Supplies Dealers | 3,570 | 0.35 | $15.01 | $31,220 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing | 46,090 | 20.18 | $14.86 | $30,910 |
| Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing | 12,620 | 12.92 | $16.23 | $33,750 |
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | 9,530 | 4.79 | $14.89 | $30,980 |
| Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | 660 | 1.02 | $13.16 | $27,370 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | 4,120 | 0.62 | $17.01 | $35,380 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 230 | 0.01 | $25.96 | $54,000 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 100 | (7) | $22.49 | $46,790 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 40 | (7) | $20.77 | $43,200 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 50 | (7) | $20.38 | $42,390 |
| Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing | 90 | 0.07 | $19.92 | $41,440 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 8,720 | 0.62 | 0.94 | $16.12 | $33,530 |
| Texas | 8,180 | 0.81 | 1.23 | $13.00 | $27,030 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,210 | 0.77 | 1.16 | $16.64 | $34,610 |
| Florida | 3,340 | 0.47 | 0.71 | $15.39 | $32,010 |
| New York | 3,300 | 0.40 | 0.60 | $16.84 | $35,020 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 400 | 1.40 | 2.12 | $16.17 | $33,630 |
| Montana | 570 | 1.35 | 2.04 | $15.13 | $31,460 |
| Oregon | 2,050 | 1.31 | 1.98 | $15.41 | $32,060 |
| South Dakota | 480 | 1.25 | 1.89 | $13.19 | $27,430 |
| Alabama | 2,240 | 1.24 | 1.87 | $12.09 | $25,150 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 90 | 0.15 | 0.22 | $23.62 | $49,140 |
| Maryland | 880 | 0.36 | 0.54 | $19.35 | $40,250 |
| Connecticut | 1,090 | 0.68 | 1.03 | $18.84 | $39,190 |
| Alaska | 70 | 0.21 | 0.32 | $18.64 | $38,770 |
| Massachusetts | 1,750 | 0.56 | 0.85 | $18.27 | $38,000 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 2,370 | 1.18 | 1.79 | $13.18 | $27,410 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,220 | 0.58 | 0.88 | $14.97 | $31,130 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,680 | 0.34 | 0.51 | $16.65 | $34,620 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,540 | 0.44 | 0.66 | $18.24 | $37,930 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,420 | 1.71 | 2.58 | $12.80 | $26,620 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA | 1,130 | 1.17 | 1.77 | $16.40 | $34,110 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,120 | 0.51 | 0.77 | $15.96 | $33,210 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 1,050 | 0.78 | 1.18 | $16.67 | $34,680 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,040 | 0.62 | 0.94 | $17.82 | $37,070 |
| Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division | 900 | 1.09 | 1.64 | $13.17 | $27,400 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 440 | 4.39 | 6.63 | $18.48 | $38,440 |
| Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner, MA | 180 | 3.74 | 5.65 | $12.80 | $26,620 |
| Wausau, WI | 180 | 2.85 | 4.30 | $14.23 | $29,600 |
| St. George, UT | 110 | 2.40 | 3.63 | $13.66 | $28,420 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 210 | 2.28 | 3.44 | $15.54 | $32,330 |
| Logan, UT-ID | 100 | 2.20 | 3.32 | $13.04 | $27,120 |
| Lynchburg, VA | 210 | 2.17 | 3.28 | $13.62 | $28,330 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 290 | 2.15 | 3.25 | $13.12 | $27,280 |
| Greeley, CO | 160 | 2.15 | 3.25 | $13.75 | $28,590 |
| Lebanon, PA | 100 | 2.09 | 3.16 | $14.87 | $30,930 |