Notes on employment for Woodworkers

  • Most woodworkers are trained on the job; basic machine operations may be learned in a few months, but becoming a skilled woodworker often requires 2 or more years.
  • Employment of woodworkers is expected to grow more slowly than average through the year 2012. Little or no growth is expected among woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders.
  • Job prospects will be best for workers with knowledge of computerized numerical control machine tool operation.




More information on Woodworkers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Woodworkers occupation
Number of Woodworkers in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Woodworkers
Working conditions for Woodworkers
Significant points for Woodworkers
Training requirements for Woodworkers



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