The Woodworking major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Technician, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Technician, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Furniture Finishers SOC: 51-7021 Occupation: Furniture Finishers | $42,530 | 14,230 | N/A | N/A |
Model Makers, Wood SOC: 51-7031 Occupation: Model Makers, Wood | $51,850 | 360 | N/A | N/A |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters SOC: 51-7011 Occupation: Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $46,020 | 79,540 | N/A | N/A |
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood SOC: 51-7041 Occupation: Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | $39,950 | 43,140 | N/A | N/A |
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing SOC: 51-7042 Occupation: Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $40,440 | 63,350 | N/A | N/A |
Woodworkers, All Other SOC: 51-7099 Occupation: Woodworkers, All Other | $41,220 | 6,590 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,530 | 14,230 |
| 2023 | $39,790 | 14,380 |
| 2022 | $37,960 | 14,990 |
| 2021 | $36,580 | 16,300 |
| 2020 | $32,970 | 15,590 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,850 | 360 |
| 2023 | $45,040 | 590 |
| 2022 | $46,940 | 720 |
| 2021 | $60,780 | 340 |
| 2020 | $64,050 | 800 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,020 | 79,540 |
| 2023 | $43,260 | 88,460 |
| 2022 | $38,810 | 95,980 |
| 2021 | $37,540 | 93,070 |
| 2020 | $36,710 | 93,300 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,950 | 43,140 |
| 2023 | $38,000 | 43,570 |
| 2022 | $36,270 | 46,400 |
| 2021 | $35,340 | 45,350 |
| 2020 | $31,560 | 48,400 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,440 | 63,350 |
| 2023 | $38,260 | 61,250 |
| 2022 | $36,830 | 63,680 |
| 2021 | $36,090 | 67,210 |
| 2020 | $32,160 | 75,160 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,220 | 6,590 |
| 2023 | $37,760 | 7,830 |
| 2022 | $35,370 | 9,120 |
| 2021 | $35,610 | 7,910 |
| 2020 | $33,630 | 7,300 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,520 | 180 |
| 2023 | $48,630 | 260 |
| 2022 | $44,290 | 330 |
| 2021 | $46,920 | 210 |
| 2020 | $65,120 | 190 |