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Cabinetmaker / Installer

Manufacturing and Production
Skilled Crafts
Cabinetmaker / Installer

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.

At a Glance

Cabinetmaker / Installer earns an average of $41,640/yr. Top skills: Valid Driver's License, Good Driving Record, Carpentry.

Avg Annual Salary

$41,640/yr

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Median Wage

$46,020/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-1.6%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (19)

Good Driving Record

4.9

Carpentry

4.9

Tape Measure

4.8

Lifting Ability

4.8

Construction

4.7

Power Tool Operation

4.5

Mechanical Aptitude

4.5

Hand Tools

4.4

Forklift Truck

4.3

Punch Press

4.3

Propane

4.1

Cabinetry

4.0

Palletizing

3.9

Roofing

3.8

Sunroom

3.8

Drilling

3.7

Project Management

3.6

Heat Guns

3.6

Window And Door Installation

3.5

Common Skills (10)

Detail Oriented

4.7

Communication

4.6

Customer Service

4.6

Professionalism

4.2

Sales

4.2

Organizational Skills

4.1

Arithmetic

4.0

Clerical Works

3.5

Spanish Language

3.4

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

5.0

Related Specializations

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