How much does a woodworker make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,615 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,082
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $69,370 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $67,760 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $63,410 |
| 6. Germany | $44,520 |
| 7. United States | $43,380 |
| 8. Ireland estimate | $42,290 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $122 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Wood treater$47,340
- Cabinetmaker$46,380
- Butcher$39,530
- Pastry cook$37,160
- Cheese maker$44,680
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers$40,300
- Coffee taster$40,900
- Tobacco dryer$42,900
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Washington | $52,980 |
| Minnesota | $51,540 |
| Iowa | $51,200 |
| New Jersey | $49,680 |
| Oregon | $49,480 |
| Nebraska | $49,190 |
| Michigan | $47,680 |
| Louisiana | $47,170 |
| Connecticut | $47,140 |
| Colorado | $46,500 |
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| Vermont | $46,480 |
| Maryland | $46,470 |
| New Hampshire | $46,450 |
| Massachusetts | $46,430 |
| California | $46,370 |
| Rhode Island | $45,880 |
| North Dakota | $45,820 |
| Idaho | $45,730 |
| Montana | $45,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,980 |
| Wisconsin | $44,450 |
| Maine | $44,370 |
| Ohio | $43,930 |
| New York | $43,720 |
| Kansas | $43,580 |
| Mississippi | $42,090 |
| South Carolina | $41,990 |
| South Dakota | $41,740 |
| Indiana | $41,600 |
| Illinois | $41,360 |
| Nevada | $41,090 |
| West Virginia | $40,020 |
| Wyoming | $39,930 |
| Arizona | $39,440 |
| Virginia | $39,370 |
| Utah | $39,260 |
| Florida | $38,740 |
| New Mexico | $38,650 |
| Missouri | $38,640 |
| Kentucky | $38,080 |
| North Carolina | $37,550 |
| Georgia | $37,380 |
| Arkansas | $36,850 |
| Alabama | $36,750 |
| Oklahoma | $35,990 |
| Tennessee | $35,290 |
| Texas | $33,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a woodworker make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,615 a month, $43,380 a year.
How much does a woodworker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $32,110 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $56,830.
Which country pays a woodworker the most?
Germany, with a median of $44,520 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a woodworker the most?
Washington, with a median of $52,980 a year.
Does a woodworker make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $44,520 a year against $43,380 in the United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a woodworker or a wood treater?
A wood treater: $47,340 a year against $43,380 for a woodworker, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate