All woodworkers not listed separately.
Woodworkers, All Other
SOC: 51-7099 O*NET: 51-7099.00
Median Salary
$44,530
per year
Job Growth
📉 -4.4%
Slower (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
1.8
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All woodworkers not listed separately.
What does a Woodworkers, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$30,510
10th percentile
Early Career
$36,320
25th percentile
Median
$44,530
50th percentile
Experienced
$55,180
75th percentile
Top Earners
$64,150
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$30,510
25th
$36,320
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$44,530
Mean: $46,070
75th
$55,180
90th
$64,150
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $33,640 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $36,320 and $55,180
- •Salary spread is 42.4% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 5,490 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Low Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:17,600
Top Industries
Manufacturing73%
Wood Product Manufacturing50.6%
Other Wood Product Manufacturing28.6%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:-4.4%
Annual Openings:1,800
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)17,600
Current
2034 (Projected)16,800
-4.4%
-800
Employment Change
-4.4%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: Decline
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Woodworkers, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 26 locations
Tennessee
930 jobs$34,7908.04x
Oregon
640 jobs$45,5909.21x
California
540 jobs$47,8600.84x
Florida
370 jobs$42,5601.07x
North Carolina
350 jobs$39,3701.98x
Georgia
270 jobs$43,6001.59x
Louisiana
250 jobs$48,0203.72x
Colorado
140 jobs$41,3001.34x
Michigan
120 jobs$44,4500.80x
Arizona
120 jobs$36,9701.02x
Maryland
110 jobs$41,8501.10x
Oklahoma
100 jobs$57,4901.61x
Illinois
60 jobs$35,9700.27x
Pennsylvania
50 jobs$61,8800.21x
Hawaii
50 jobs$49,6302.39x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Employment decline projected
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Woodworkers, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Woodworkers, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Woodworkers, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
2.3k program completions/year
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
1.2k program completions/year
Tulsa Welding School-Houston
Houston, TX
1.2k program completions/year
Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
984 program completions/year
South Florida Institute of Technology
Miami, FL
891 program completions/year
SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA
870 program completions/year
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington, KY
821 program completions/year
Refrigeration School Inc
Phoenix, AZ
781 program completions/year
Stark State College
North Canton, OH
731 program completions/year
River Parishes Community College
Gonzales, LA
695 program completions/year
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
679 program completions/year
Lee College
Baytown, TX
601 program completions/year