| 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. Exclude "Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators/Tenders" (51-7041 through 51-7042) who specialize in one or a limited number of machine phases. |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $14.90 | | $20.50 |
| -$5.60 |
| 2015 | $14.43 | +3.3% | $19.85 |
+3.3% | -$5.42 |
| 2014 | $14.10 | +2.3% | $19.40 |
+2.3% | -$5.29 |
| 2013 | $13.83 | +1.9% | $19.03 |
+1.9% | -$5.19 |
| 2012 | $13.60 | +1.7% | $18.72 |
+1.7% | -$5.11 |
| 2011 | $13.39 | +1.6% | $18.42 |
+1.6% | -$5.03 |
| 2010 | $13.24 | +1.1% | $18.22 |
+1.1% | -$4.97 |
| 2009 | $13.01 | +1.8% | $17.90 |
+1.8% | -$4.88 |
| 2008 | $12.67 | +2.7% | $17.43 |
+2.7% | -$4.76 |
| 2007 | $12.38 | +2.3% | $17.03 |
+2.3% | -$4.65 |
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $14.90 | | $20.53 |
| -$5.63 |
| 2015 | $14.43 | +3.3% | $19.96 |
+2.9% | -$5.52 |
| 2014 | $14.10 | +2.3% | $19.53 |
+2.2% | -$5.42 |
| 2013 | $13.83 | +1.9% | $19.14 |
+2.1% | -$5.30 |
| 2012 | $13.60 | +1.7% | $18.81 |
+1.7% | -$5.20 |
| 2011 | $13.39 | +1.6% | $18.51 |
+1.6% | -$5.12 |
| 2010 | $13.24 | +1.1% | $18.20 |
+1.7% | -$4.95 |
| 2009 | $13.01 | +1.8% | $17.95 |
+1.4% | -$4.94 |
| 2008 | $12.67 | +2.7% | $17.49 |
+2.6% | -$4.82 |
| 2007 | $12.38 | +2.3% | $16.94 |
+3.3% | -$4.55 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |