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.
About the profession
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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Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter → Technician Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter → Senior Technician Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter → Lead Technician Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
61K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $30,850 - $38,338/year With equity/bonuses: $33,935 - $46,006 Top markets (SF/NYC): $35,478 - $46,006 Execute core tasks using Operations…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $21,595 - $34,504 Year 2-3: Junior level $38,338 - $43,534 Year 4-6: Mid level $43,534 - $47,200 Year 7-10: Senior level $47,200 - $55,979 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Operations Monitoring and Quality Control Analysis You…
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