Cabinetmaker Apprentice Career

*A job as a Cabinetmaker Apprentice falls under the broader career category of Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters : 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.


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Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$44,620

Median Hourly Wage

$21.45*

Total Employed Nationally

88,460


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2024 wage data and 2023-2033 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.