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Woodworker salary
Average woodworker salary
$51,598
How much does a woodworker make?
The average woodworker salary in the United States is $51,598. Woodworker salaries typically range between $24,000 and $108,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for woodworkers is $24.81 per hour.
Woodworker salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Woodworkers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Woodworker earn more?
Woodworker salary estimates from across the web
Average woodworker salary by state
Highest paying states for woodworkers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $75,724 | $36.41 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $74,379 | $35.76 |
| 3 | Maine | $71,149 | $34.21 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $63,874 | $30.71 |
| 5 | Indiana | $63,657 | $30.60 |
| 6 | Delaware | $63,312 | $30.44 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $62,902 | $30.24 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $60,957 | $29.31 |
| 9 | Maryland | $63,914 | $30.73 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $60,377 | $29.03 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $56,387 | $27.11 |
| 12 | Ohio | $56,669 | $27.24 |
| 13 | Illinois | $57,635 | $27.71 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $57,102 | $27.45 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $55,221 | $26.55 |
| 16 | Michigan | $55,218 | $26.55 |
| 17 | California | $60,992 | $29.32 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $60,629 | $29.15 |
| 19 | Vermont | $55,426 | $26.65 |
| 20 | Nevada | $53,981 | $25.95 |
| 21 | Iowa | $51,586 | $24.80 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $48,834 | $23.48 |
| 23 | Idaho | $51,169 | $24.60 |
| 24 | Washington | $52,824 | $25.40 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $49,524 | $23.81 |
| 26 | Kansas | $48,380 | $23.26 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $48,210 | $23.18 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $46,875 | $22.54 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $46,771 | $22.49 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $47,210 | $22.70 |
| 31 | Virginia | $48,290 | $23.22 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $44,013 | $21.16 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $45,950 | $22.09 |
| 34 | Florida | $46,773 | $22.49 |
| 35 | New York | $49,094 | $23.60 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $43,178 | $20.76 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $49,303 | $23.70 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $45,536 | $21.89 |
| 39 | Arizona | $45,393 | $21.82 |
| 40 | Missouri | $44,636 | $21.46 |
| 41 | Utah | $42,547 | $20.46 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $42,920 | $20.63 |
| 43 | Oregon | $44,031 | $21.17 |
| 44 | Alabama | $42,365 | $20.37 |
| 45 | Georgia | $42,825 | $20.59 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $41,859 | $20.12 |
| 47 | Montana | $41,150 | $19.78 |
| 48 | Colorado | $41,866 | $20.13 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $39,131 | $18.81 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $37,765 | $18.16 |
| 51 | Texas | $28,728 | $13.81 |
Highest paying cities for woodworkers
The highest-paying cities for woodworkers are Marshfield, MA, Washington, DC, and Chicago, IL.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshfield, MA | $60,853 | $29.26 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $60,393 | $29.04 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $58,181 | $27.97 |
| 4 | Reading, PA | $57,400 | $27.60 |
| 5 | Shelby, MI | $56,004 | $26.93 |
| 6 | Henderson, NV | $54,652 | $26.27 |
| 7 | Davenport, IA | $53,769 | $25.85 |
| 8 | Eau Claire, WI | $53,357 | $25.65 |
| 9 | Everett, WA | $53,191 | $25.57 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge, LA | $49,808 | $23.95 |
| 11 | Southampton, NY | $49,248 | $23.68 |
| 12 | Duluth, MN | $48,030 | $23.09 |
| 13 | Boca Raton, FL | $47,337 | $22.76 |
| 14 | Bowling Green, KY | $46,666 | $22.44 |
| 15 | Phoenix, AZ | $45,276 | $21.77 |
| 16 | Morristown, TN | $45,251 | $21.76 |
| 17 | Sioux Falls, SD | $44,801 | $21.54 |
| 18 | Omaha, NE | $43,547 | $20.94 |
| 19 | Fort Collins, CO | $40,947 | $19.69 |
Woodworker salary details
A woodworker's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $108,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a woodworker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $108,000 | $9,000 | $52 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| Average | $51,598 | $4,300 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying woodworker jobs
The highest paying types of woodworkers are tanker, timber framer, and gun stock maker.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanker | $51,598 | $4,300 | $24.81 | 11,059 |
Top companies hiring woodworkers now:
Which companies pay woodworkers the most?
Woodworker salaries at Armstrong World Industries and A-dec are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average woodworker salary at companies like VSR Industries and VisionCorp Rep are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armstrong World Industries | $67,678 | $32.54 |
| 2 | A-dec | $65,260 | $31.38 |
| 3 | VSR Industries | $64,498 | $31.01 |
| 4 | VisionCorp Rep | $64,248 | $30.89 |
| 5 | United States Courts | $59,319 | $28.52 |
| 6 | Greek Orthodox Church Of The Holy Trinity | $51,842 | $24.92 |
| 7 | US LBM | $51,842 | $24.92 |
| 8 | Novo Building Products | $50,490 | $24.27 |
| 9 | Moseley Technical Services | $49,353 | $23.73 |
| 10 | LDV | $49,353 | $23.73 |
| 11 | Tradesmen International | $47,516 | $22.84 |
| 12 | Transwest | $47,445 | $22.81 |
| 13 | Closet Factory | $46,700 | $22.45 |
| 14 | Americorps | $45,153 | $21.71 |
| 15 | CORT | $43,156 | $20.75 |
| 16 | Rockford Construction | $40,761 | $19.60 |
| 17 | Workbox Staffing | $32,400 | $15.58 |
| 18 | ManpowerGroup | $31,909 | $15.34 |
| 19 | Parr Lumber | $31,872 | $15.32 |
| 20 | Kelly Services | $31,785 | $15.28 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Woodworker salary trends
The average woodworker salary has risen by $13,133 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average woodworker earned $38,465 annually, but today, they earn $51,598 a year. That works out to a 18% change in pay for woodworkers over the last decade.
Compare woodworker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average woodworker salary over time
Compare woodworker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Woodworker salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,600 | $24.81 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $50,800 | $24.42 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | $47,800 | $22.99 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $47,100 | $22.63 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | $43,700 | $21.02 | -1.7% |
Recently added woodworker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skillit | Woodworker | Azalea Park, FL | 12/15/2024 | $45,914 |
| Sauna360 AB | Woodworker | Nore, MN | 12/11/2024 | $45,914 |
| Aerotek | Woodworker | York, PA | 12/10/2024 | $45,914 |
| Skillit | Woodworker | Phoenix, AZ | 12/10/2024 | $45,914 |
| Tempagencies Tucsonaz | Woodworker/Fabricator | La Crosse, WI | 12/09/2024 | $35,479 |
| Kambium | Woodworker | Lakeville, MN | 11/27/2024 | $37,566 |
| Taber Co | Custom Woodworker | Irvine, CA | 11/25/2024 | $62,610 |
| Northern Cabinet Door | Cabinet Woodworker | Parker, SD | 11/21/2024 | $41,740 |
| People Source | Woodworker | Norman, OK | 11/20/2024 | $38,610 |
| Schacht Spindle Company, Inc. | Production Woodworker | Boulder, CO | 10/26/2024 | $37,566 |
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