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.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 3,730 | 12.03 | 8.37 | 13.86 | 25,020 | 17,410 | 28,830 |
| Joplin MSA | 110 | 9.67 | 7.84 | 10.58 | 20,110 | 16,320 | 22,000 |
| Columbia MSA | 50 | 12.70 | 9.16 | 14.47 | 26,410 | 19,060 | 30,090 |
| St Joseph MSA | 70 | 9.48 | 7.61 | 10.41 | 19,710 | 15,820 | 21,660 |
| Springfield MSA | 270 | 9.93 | 7.48 | 11.15 | 20,650 | 15,560 | 23,200 |
| St Louis MSA | 1,190 | 13.85 | 10.89 | 15.33 | 28,810 | 22,640 | 31,890 |
| Kansas City* | 1,010 | 13.50 | 10.33 | 15.08 | 28,077 | 21,494 | 31,369 |
| Central Region* | 230 | 10.42 | 7.21 | 12.03 | 21,674 | 14,996 | 25,014 |
| Northwest Region* | 130 | 8.76 | 6.77 | 9.76 | 18,222 | 14,078 | 20,294 |
| Ozark Region* | 300 | 10.00 | 7.51 | 11.24 | 20,800 | 15,622 | 23,389 |
| South Central Region* | 320 | 8.83 | 7.16 | 9.67 | 18,368 | 14,892 | 20,107 |
| Southeast Region* | 220 | 10.19 | 8.22 | 11.18 | 21,194 | 17,088 | 23,246 |
| Southwest Region* | 310 | 10.04 | 7.78 | 11.17 | 20,878 | 16,174 | 23,229 |
| St. Charles* | 110 | 12.82 | 9.84 | 14.31 | 26,664 | 20,461 | 29,765 |
| St. Louis City* | 270 | 15.27 | 11.13 | 17.34 | 31,768 | 23,158 | 36,072 |
| St. Louis County* | 390 | 14.07 | 10.42 | 15.89 | 29,265 | 21,674 | 33,060 |
| West Central Region* | 90 | 8.93 | 6.81 | 9.99 | 18,573 | 14,163 | 20,778 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 110 | 13.43 | 11.58 | 14.35 | 27,932 | 24,082 | 29,857 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 3,880 | 4,430 | 550 | 14.18 | 178 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 1,130 | 1,240 | 110 | 9.73 | 47 | Outstanding |
| St Louis MSA | 1,360 | 1,540 | 180 | 13.24 | 61 | Great |
| Central Region* | 340 | 390 | 50 | 14.71 | 16 | Great |
| Northeast Region* | 480 | 470 | -10 | -2.08 | 15 | Fair |
| Northwest Region* | 90 | 100 | 10 | 11.11 | 3 | Good |
| Ozark Region* | 280 | 330 | 50 | 17.86 | 15 | Outstanding |
| South Central Region* | 450 | 450 | .00 | 15 | Great | |
| Southwest Region* | 250 | 270 | 20 | 8.00 | 10 | Outstanding |
| West Central Region* | 210 | 230 | 20 | 9.52 | 9 | Great |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)
or training in one of the following
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright