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 â 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters SOC: 51-7011 Occupation: Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $46,020 | 79,540 | N/A | N/A |
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 |
Patternmakers, Wood SOC: 51-7032 Occupation: Patternmakers, Wood | $52,520 | 180 | 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 |
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 |