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Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in The United States

(Ebanistas y carpinteros de banco)

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.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)51-7011.00
Career InterestsRC
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Mod OJT)
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)-0.03 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)115,900
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)115,500
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)12,000
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$23,860
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$37,620
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$55,570
Career ClusterManufacturing
(Fabricación)
Major Occupational GroupProduction

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