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What is a cabinetmaker apprentice and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a cabinetmaker apprentice. For example, did you know that they make an average of $17.47 an hour? That's $36,334 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 3% and produce 8,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreCabinetmaker ApprenticeUS Average
Salary
2.8

Avg. Salary $36,334

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.4

Growth rate 3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.67%

Asian 1.86%

Black or African American 4.93%

Hispanic or Latino 18.17%

Unknown 3.76%

White 70.61%

Gender

female 1.96%

male 98.04%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
5.4

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
4.5

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.0

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Cabinetmaker apprentice career paths

Key steps to become a cabinetmaker apprentice

  1. Explore cabinetmaker apprentice education requirements

    Most common cabinetmaker apprentice degrees

    Bachelor's

    39.1 %

    Associate

    30.4 %

    High School Diploma

    26.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific cabinetmaker apprentice skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Hand Tools100.00%
  3. Complete relevant cabinetmaker apprentice training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New cabinetmaker apprentices learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a cabinetmaker apprentice based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real cabinetmaker apprentice resumes.
  4. Research cabinetmaker apprentice duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and run production parts through the brake.
    • Integrate technology into curriculum, supplementing class lectures and developing student's researching skills and internet and PowerPoint proficiency.
    • Remove and install custom size vinyl replacement windows for residential homes and commercial
  5. Apply for cabinetmaker apprentice jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a cabinetmaker apprentice job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average cabinetmaker apprentice salary

The average cabinetmaker apprentice salary in the United States is $36,334 per year or $17 per hour. Cabinetmaker apprentice salaries range between $26,000 and $49,000 per year.

Average cabinetmaker apprentice salary
$36,334 Yearly
$17.47 hourly

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2020
Cons

Coworkers not being as passionate, supervisors with a big ego, and sometimes not being paid as ideally or as proportionate with the amount of work.


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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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