How much does a woodworker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $21.41 an hour or $3,711 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.41
- Average (mean)
- $46,070
- Jobs
- 5,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,510 | $14.67 | |
| 25th | $36,320 | $17.46 | |
| Median | $44,530 | $21.41 | |
| 75th | $55,180 | $26.53 | |
| 90th | $64,150 | $30.84 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Virginia | $62,730 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,880 |
| New York | $58,300 |
| Minnesota | $57,670 |
| New Jersey | $57,490 |
| Oklahoma | $57,490 |
| Alabama | $54,970 |
| Hawaii | $49,630 |
| Louisiana | $48,020 |
| California | $47,860 |
| Oregon | $45,590 |
| Michigan | $44,450 |
| Vermont | $44,070 |
| Georgia | $43,600 |
| Florida | $42,560 |
| Maryland | $41,850 |
| Colorado | $41,300 |
| South Carolina | $40,090 |
| North Carolina | $39,370 |
| Missouri | $39,040 |
| Wisconsin | $39,030 |
| Mississippi | $38,550 |
| Arizona | $36,970 |
| Illinois | $35,970 |
| Texas | $35,160 |
| Tennessee | $34,790 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $64,260 |
| New York, NY | $57,980 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $56,470 |
| Portland, OR | $49,240 |
| Honolulu, HI | $48,470 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,380 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,390 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,360 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,260 |
| Miami, FL | $45,540 |
| Eugene, OR | $44,760 |
| Baltimore, MD | $43,310 |
| Charleston, SC | $40,090 |
| Cleveland, TN | $37,970 |
| Tampa, FL | $37,780 |
In other countries
Woodworker belongs to the international group "Handicraft workers in wood, basketry and related materials".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$46,680
- Furniture Finisher$44,540
- Model Maker$56,550
- Patternmaker$49,630
- Sawing Machine Setter$42,770
- Woodworking Machine Setter$43,380
Frequently asked questions
How much does a woodworker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $21.41 ($44,530 a year).
How much does a woodworker make a month?
About $3,711 a month before tax, based on a median of $44,530 a year.
How much does a woodworker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,510 or less a year ($14.67 an hour); the top 10% make $64,150 or more.
Which state pays woodworkers the most?
Virginia, with a median of $62,730 a year, followed by Pennsylvania ($61,880) and New York ($58,300).
Which city pays woodworkers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $64,260 a year.
How many woodworkers are there in the United States?
About 5,490 people work as woodworkers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.