Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters to decrease by -2.9% between 2024 and 2034, from 81,800 to 79,400 jobs. Its estimate of 6,900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($46,680), 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)
81,800
Projected employment (2034)
79,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
-3%
Annual openings (projected average)
6,900
Pay & Preparation
$46,680
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Operations Monitoring (3.38/5) • Quality Control Analysis (3.25/5) • Operation and Control (3/5) • Monitoring (3/5) • Time Management (3/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (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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