Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Role Overview
Cut, 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).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $57,550 |
| Maryland | $57,200 |
| Delaware | $53,830 |
| Massachusetts | $53,620 |
| Connecticut | $53,010 |
| Vermont | $52,150 |
| New Jersey | $51,430 |
| Rhode Island | $51,140 |
| Illinois | $51,110 |
| New Hampshire | $49,430 |
| Nevada | $49,270 |
| Arkansas | $48,600 |
| North Dakota | $48,420 |
| Ohio | $48,160 |
| Colorado | $47,920 |
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What is the job outlook for this career?
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Median Annual Salary
$46,020
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-1.6%
Avg. annual openings
8.1k
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