U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsSet up, operate, or tend woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood nailing machines. May operate CNC equipment.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61,110 | 2.7 % | $13.51 | $28,100 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.87 | $10.50 | $13.00 | $15.96 | $18.77 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $18,450 | $21,840 | $27,030 | $33,200 | $39,040 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | 24,250 | 12.58 | $12.84 | $26,700 |
| Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing | 12,270 | 5.65 | $13.72 | $28,540 |
| Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | 7,770 | 12.46 | $13.83 | $28,760 |
| Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing | 4,650 | 4.73 | $13.92 | $28,950 |
| Sawmills and Wood Preservation | 4,130 | 4.95 | $13.99 | $29,100 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | 24,250 | 12.58 | $12.84 | $26,700 |
| Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | 7,770 | 12.46 | $13.83 | $28,760 |
| Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing | 12,270 | 5.65 | $13.72 | $28,540 |
| Sawmills and Wood Preservation | 4,130 | 4.95 | $13.99 | $29,100 |
| Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing | 4,650 | 4.73 | $13.92 | $28,950 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | 360 | 0.34 | $19.29 | $40,110 |
| Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | 50 | 0.03 | $17.96 | $37,360 |
| Warehousing and Storage | (8) | (8) | $16.91 | $35,170 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | 200 | 0.03 | $16.88 | $35,120 |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | 190 | 0.06 | $16.06 | $33,410 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4,690 | 1.21 | 2.58 | $12.47 | $25,950 |
| Wisconsin | 3,990 | 1.49 | 3.18 | $13.51 | $28,090 |
| California | 3,950 | 0.28 | 0.59 | $13.52 | $28,130 |
| Indiana | 3,810 | 1.36 | 2.89 | $12.71 | $26,430 |
| Ohio | 3,710 | 0.73 | 1.57 | $13.79 | $28,680 |
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 | 650 | 2.22 | 4.72 | $14.16 | $29,440 |
| Wisconsin | 3,990 | 1.49 | 3.18 | $13.51 | $28,090 |
| Indiana | 3,810 | 1.36 | 2.89 | $12.71 | $26,430 |
| Mississippi | 1,450 | 1.35 | 2.87 | $12.78 | $26,580 |
| Alabama | 2,400 | 1.31 | 2.80 | $10.62 | $22,090 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 80 | 0.26 | 0.56 | $20.17 | $41,950 |
| Rhode Island | 120 | 0.25 | 0.54 | $16.91 | $35,170 |
| Washington | 1,480 | 0.53 | 1.14 | $16.79 | $34,930 |
| Colorado | 570 | 0.25 | 0.54 | $16.74 | $34,810 |
| Oregon | 1,840 | 1.15 | 2.44 | $16.10 | $33,480 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 1,150 | 10.63 | 22.66 | $11.83 | $24,600 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | 930 | 6.51 | 13.89 | $12.37 | $25,720 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 860 | 0.22 | 0.48 | $12.68 | $26,380 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 800 | 0.69 | 1.48 | $12.85 | $26,720 |
| Toledo, OH | 720 | 2.47 | 5.27 | $15.74 | $32,740 |
| Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL Metropolitan Division | 710 | 0.20 | 0.42 | $13.59 | $28,270 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 650 | 0.37 | 0.79 | $16.99 | $35,340 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 590 | 0.42 | 0.90 | $13.03 | $27,110 |
| Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN | 560 | 0.94 | 2.01 | $12.68 | $26,370 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 550 | 0.26 | 0.56 | $12.21 | $25,390 |
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 | 1,150 | 10.63 | 22.66 | $11.83 | $24,600 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | 930 | 6.51 | 13.89 | $12.37 | $25,720 |
| Danville, VA | 160 | 4.40 | 9.38 | $13.46 | $28,000 |
| Wausau, WI | 250 | 3.93 | 8.37 | $13.97 | $29,070 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | 180 | 3.49 | 7.45 | $11.99 | $24,940 |
| Morristown, TN | 140 | 3.04 | 6.48 | $10.02 | $20,850 |
| Toledo, OH | 720 | 2.47 | 5.27 | $15.74 | $32,740 |
| York-Hanover, PA | 420 | 2.43 | 5.17 | $13.08 | $27,200 |
| Medford, OR | 180 | 2.40 | 5.11 | $17.15 | $35,670 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | 200 | 2.26 | 4.82 | $15.46 | $32,150 |