Cabinet builder vs custom stock maker

The differences between cabinet builders and custom stock makers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a cabinet builder and a custom stock maker. Additionally, a custom stock maker has an average salary of $38,965, which is higher than the $33,488 average annual salary of a cabinet builder.

The top three skills for a cabinet builder include table saws, tape measure and CNC. The most important skills for a custom stock maker are customer service, sales floor, and food preparation.

Cabinet builder vs custom stock maker overview

	Cabinet Builder	Custom Stock Maker
Yearly salary	$33,488	$38,965
Hourly rate	$16.10	$18.73
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	3,291	28,113
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	4	4

Cabinet builder vs custom stock maker salary

Cabinet builders and custom stock makers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cabinet Builder	Custom Stock Maker
Average salary	$33,488	$38,965
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $46,000	Between $27,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between cabinet builder and custom stock maker education

There are a few differences between a cabinet builder and a custom stock maker in terms of educational background:

	Cabinet Builder	Custom Stock Maker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cabinet builder vs custom stock maker demographics

Here are the differences between cabinet builders' and custom stock makers' demographics:

	Cabinet Builder	Custom Stock Maker
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 90.0% Female, 10.0%	Male, 52.8% Female, 47.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.1% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% Asian, 1.9% White, 69.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 3.7% Unknown, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 23.0% Asian, 1.6% White, 67.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between cabinet builder and custom stock maker duties and responsibilities

Cabinet builder example responsibilities.

Modify existing client websites with new HTML and CSS to achieve stakeholder requirements.
Fabricate jigs and fixtures for accurate and repeatable execution of critical fit requirements for components.
Apply Masonite, Formica, or vinyl surfacing materials.
Contribute in drafting and designing technical and advertising layout using AutoCAD and Photoshop.

Custom stock maker example responsibilities.

Deliver smoothies with proper ingredient measurements and an enthusiastic attitude throughout entire process consistently.
Maintain and operate all large volume cooking equipment such as grills anddeep fryers.

Cabinet builder vs custom stock maker skills

Common cabinet builder skills

Table Saws, 21%
Tape Measure, 10%
CNC, 7%
Custom Doors, 5%
Assembly Line, 5%
Nail Guns, 4%

Common custom stock maker skills

Customer Service, 69%
Sales Floor, 17%
Food Preparation, 14%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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