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Occupation · SOC 51-7099

Woodworkers, All Other

There are 5,490 jobs in the U.S. Median pay is $44,530 a year. The most jobs are in Eugene–Springfield, OR.

ProductionTypical education: High school diploma or equivalent
5,490
Jobs in the U.S.
People employed, May 2025
$44,530
Median pay a year
Middle half: $36,320–$55,180
1,700
Annual openings
10-year change: −2.3%
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical education to enter

Metro areas with the highest employment

10 of 15 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings
Eugene–Springfield, ORMedian pay $44,760 · LCA filings 0150$44,7600
Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro, OR–WAMedian pay $49,240 · LCA filings 0150$49,2400
Morristown, TNMedian pay $30,510 · LCA filings 0120$30,5100
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CAMedian pay $46,360 · LCA filings 0110$46,3600
Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario, CAMedian pay $46,260 · LCA filings 0100$46,2600
Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, FLMedian pay $37,470 · LCA filings 090$37,4700
Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom, CAMedian pay $46,390 · LCA filings 070$46,3900
Baltimore–Columbia–Towson, MDMedian pay $43,310 · LCA filings 060$43,3100
Oklahoma City, OKMedian pay $56,470 · LCA filings 050$56,4700
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–INMedian pay $36,990 · LCA filings 040$36,9900

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVEmployment 30 · LCA filings 0$64,260300
Oklahoma City, OKEmployment 50 · LCA filings 0$56,470500
Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro, OR–WAEmployment 150 · LCA filings 0$49,2401500
Urban Honolulu, HIEmployment 40 · LCA filings 0$48,470400
Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom, CAEmployment 70 · LCA filings 0$46,390700

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Eugene–Springfield, ORLevel II $40,581 · Level III $43,368 · Level IV $46,155$37,794$40,581$43,368$46,155
Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro, OR–WALevel II $41,558 · Level III $48,630 · Level IV $55,702$34,486$41,558$48,630$55,702
Morristown, TNLevel II $30,971 · Level III $32,386 · Level IV $33,800$29,557$30,971$32,386$33,800
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CALevel II $43,722 · Level III $48,422 · Level IV $53,123$39,021$43,722$48,422$53,123
Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario, CALevel II $46,509 · Level III $51,397 · Level IV $56,264$41,642$46,509$51,397$56,264
Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, FLLevel II $39,541 · Level III $42,099 · Level IV $44,658$36,982$39,541$42,099$44,658
Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom, CALevel II $44,242 · Level III $46,862 · Level IV $49,483$41,621$44,242$46,862$49,483
Baltimore–Columbia–Towson, MDLevel II $41,330 · Level III $46,571 · Level IV $51,834$36,067$41,330$46,571$51,834
Oklahoma City, OKLevel II $54,392 · Level III $57,366 · Level IV $60,362$51,397$54,392$57,366$60,362
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–INLevel II $40,019 · Level III $44,283 · Level IV $48,526$35,776$40,019$44,283$48,526

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

Related majors

Majors most closely related to this occupation. International graduates: 2024–25 academic year.

MajorInternational graduatesSTEM OPT
WoodworkingCIP 48.07OPT · up to 12 months16OPT · up to 12 months

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology