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Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

	Median Wage (USD, 2025)	Projected Job Openings (2025-2035)	Projected Growth (2025-2035)
National Statistics	$46680	8100	-1.5%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$46680

Median Wage (USD, 2025)

8100

Projected Job Openings (2025-2035)

-1.5%

Projected Growth (2025-2035)

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.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)

Related Work Experience: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

On-the-Job Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

Detailed Work Activities

Assemble wood products.
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Operate woodworking equipment.
Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
Trim excess material from workpieces.
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards.
Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
Program equipment to perform production tasks.
Estimate costs of products, services, or materials.
Estimate material requirements for production.
Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces.
Attach decorative or functional accessories to products.
Repair furniture or upholstery.
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
Operate computers or computerized equipment.
Design furniture.
Confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.
Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture.
Trim, sand, or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing.
Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.
Cut timber to the right size, and shape and trim parts of joints to ensure a snug fit, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.
Match materials for color, grain, or texture, giving attention to knots or other features of the wood.
Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes.
Establish the specifications of articles to be constructed or repaired, or plan the methods or operations for shaping or assembling parts, based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or oral or written instructions.
Bore holes for insertion of screws or dowels, by hand or using boring machines.
Attach parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps.
Reinforce joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
Install hardware, such as hinges, handles, catches, or drawer pulls, using hand tools.
Perform final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool.
Repair or alter wooden furniture, cabinetry, fixtures, paneling, or other pieces.
Design furniture, using computer-aided drawing programs.
Program computers to operate machinery.
Dip, brush, or spray assembled articles with protective or decorative finishes, such as stain, varnish, paint, or lacquer.
Draw up detailed specifications and discuss projects with customers.
Estimate the amounts, types, or costs of needed materials.
Apply Masonite, formica, or vinyl surfacing materials.

Work Styles

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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