Also called: Furniture Maker, Cabinetmaker
Builds custom furniture, cabinets, and wooden objects by hand and with machines.
They select boards, cut joinery, glue up, and spend hours sanding and finishing. A custom dining table might take three weeks. Many run small shops and sell through commissions or online.
Based on BLS cabinetmakers and bench carpenters, May 2024 estimates.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Trade school, apprenticeship, or on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Trade school, Apprenticeship, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Woodworking (trade school), Furniture Design.
Shrinking (about -2% over 10 years). Factory production shrinks, but custom work stays in demand.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. CNC machines handle production cabinets and parts; custom handwork and fine furniture stay human.
Classes: Woodshop CTE, Geometry, Drafting CAD.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-7011.
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