Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators to increase by 4.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 16,300 to 17,000 jobs. Its estimate of 1,700 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($46,880), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
16,300
Projected employment (2034)
17,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
5%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,700
Pay & Preparation
$46,880
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Operations Monitoring (3.12/5) • Monitoring (3.12/5) • Active Listening (3/5) • Reading Comprehension (3/5) • Complex Problem Solving (3/5) • Speaking (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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