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Production

Woodworkers, all other

All woodworkers not listed separately.

Median pay

$44,530

Growth to 2035

−2%

declining

Openings a year

1,700

Time to qualify*

6 months

* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.

Pay

Woodworkers, all other

$44,53010% earn under $30,510 · middle half $36,320–$55,180 · top 10% over $64,150
Bar: middle 50% of workers. Line: 10th to 90th percentile. Dot: median. BLS OEWS, May 2025, national.

Getting in

Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Prior experience
None

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What the work is like

Woodworkers, all other

Dealing with the public

Rarely
Constantly

Time pressure

Rarely
Constantly

Freedom to make decisions

Little
A lot
Average worker ratings, 1 to 5. O*NET 31.0 work context survey.

Core tasks

Outlook and AI

Woodworkers, all other held 15,400 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 15,100 by 2035 (−2%, declining; all jobs: +3.5%).

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