Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (51-7011) in Eastern Workforce Development Area



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Eastern WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment		90
Mean wage		$18.62
Entry wage		$14.20
10th percentile wage		$13.28
50th percentile wage		$15.62
90th percentile wage		$25.36

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Manufacturing	90	100.0%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Manufacturing	90	$15.62

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (51-7011)

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, and Tenders" (51-7041 through 51-7042) who specialize in one or a limited number of machine phases.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$15.62		$20.57		-$4.95
2017	$15.49	+.9%	$20.40	+.9%	-$4.90
2016	$15.02	+3.1%	$19.78	+3.1%	-$4.76
2015	$14.61	+2.8%	$19.24	+2.8%	-$4.63
2014	$14.27	+2.4%	$18.79	+2.4%	-$4.52
2013	$13.94	+2.3%	$18.36	+2.3%	-$4.41
2012	$13.68	+1.9%	$18.01	+1.9%	-$4.33
2011	$13.45	+1.7%	$17.71	+1.7%	-$4.26
2010	$13.24	+1.6%	$17.43	+1.6%	-$4.19
2009	$13.09	+1.1%	$17.24	+1.1%	-$4.14
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$15.62		$22.17		-$6.55
2017	$15.49	+.9%	$21.93	+1.1%	-$6.44
2016	$15.02	+3.1%	$21.35	+2.8%	-$6.32
2015	$14.61	+2.8%	$20.86	+2.3%	-$6.24
2014	$14.27	+2.4%	$20.42	+2.1%	-$6.15
2013	$13.94	+2.3%	$19.99	+2.2%	-$6.04
2012	$13.68	+1.9%	$19.58	+2.1%	-$5.90
2011	$13.45	+1.7%	$19.25	+1.7%	-$5.79
2010	$13.24	+1.6%	$18.95	+1.6%	-$5.70
2009	$13.09	+1.1%	$18.63	+1.7%	-$5.53

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$22.59	460
South Central	$21.47	110
Northwest	$20.81	140
Southwest	$20.57	280

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$22.59	460
Southwest	$20.57	280
Northwest	$20.81	140
South Central	$21.47	110


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