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The average salary for a wood working assembler is approximately $31,955 annually, translating to about $15 per hour. This figure can fluctuate based on several factors including location, experience level, and the specific industry in which one works.
Compensation can vary significantly by state. For example, states like California and New York typically offer higher salaries due to increased demand and cost of living. Additionally, wood working assemblers in metropolitan areas often have access to more job opportunities and competitive wages.
Positions in specialized fields, such as custom furniture manufacturing, may yield higher salaries compared to general assembly roles. Understanding the various industries that employ wood working assemblers can provide insights into potential earnings and career growth.
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The average wood working assembler salary in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Alaska are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average wood working assembler salary states are Texas, Indiana, and South Carolina.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | $38,652 | $18.58 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $34,591 | $16.63 |
| 3 | Vermont | $34,815 | $16.74 |
| 4 | Nevada | $36,507 | $17.55 |
| 5 | Oregon | $34,730 | $16.70 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $40,462 | $19.45 |
| 7 | Michigan | $34,666 | $16.67 |
| 8 | Washington | $35,711 | $17.17 |
| 9 | Iowa | $32,803 | $15.77 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $35,671 | $17.15 |
| 11 | Alaska | $37,449 | $18.00 |
| 12 | California | $36,468 | $17.53 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $32,290 | $15.52 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $34,702 | $16.68 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $32,628 | $15.69 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $33,777 | $16.24 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $36,053 | $17.33 |
| 18 | Ohio | $31,028 | $14.92 |
| 19 | Utah | $32,998 | $15.86 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $31,445 | $15.12 |
| 21 | Delaware | $34,565 | $16.62 |
| 22 | Montana | $33,826 | $16.26 |
| 23 | Arizona | $32,213 | $15.49 |
| 24 | Illinois | $32,450 | $15.60 |
| 25 | Colorado | $33,611 | $16.16 |
| 26 | Maine | $32,870 | $15.80 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $30,151 | $14.50 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $30,532 | $14.68 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $30,098 | $14.47 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $31,830 | $15.30 |
| 31 | New York | $32,689 | $15.72 |
| 32 | Idaho | $31,945 | $15.36 |
| 33 | Kansas | $30,714 | $14.77 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $30,761 | $14.79 |
| 35 | Alabama | $30,183 | $14.51 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $29,409 | $14.14 |
| 37 | Virginia | $31,807 | $15.29 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $27,798 | $13.36 |
| 39 | Missouri | $29,914 | $14.38 |
| 40 | Indiana | $27,513 | $13.23 |
| 41 | Maryland | $30,343 | $14.59 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $27,620 | $13.28 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $31,329 | $15.06 |
| 44 | Texas | $27,579 | $13.26 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $25,868 | $12.44 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $28,183 | $13.55 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $29,656 | $14.26 |
| 48 | Georgia | $24,805 | $11.93 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $24,871 | $11.96 |
| 50 | Florida | $23,427 | $11.26 |
| 51 | District of Columbia | $29,186 | $14.03 |
The highest-paying cities for wood working assemblers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Fond du Lac, WI.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $38,308 | $18.42 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $35,727 | $17.18 |
| 3 | Fond du Lac, WI | $34,967 | $16.81 |
| 4 | Worcester, MA | $34,734 | $16.70 |
| 5 | Missoula, MT | $34,033 | $16.36 |
| 6 | Waterloo, IA | $33,281 | $16.00 |
| 7 | Salt Lake City, UT | $33,079 | $15.90 |
| 8 | Deer Park, NY | $32,653 | $15.70 |
| 9 | Melrose Park, IL | $32,620 | $15.68 |
| 10 | Bethlehem, PA | $32,605 | $15.68 |
| 11 | North Kingstown, RI | $31,363 | $15.08 |
| 12 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $30,242 | $14.54 |
| 13 | Chaska, MN | $29,985 | $14.42 |
| 14 | Saint Louis, MO | $29,685 | $14.27 |
| 15 | San Antonio, TX | $27,438 | $13.19 |
A wood working assembler's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $40,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $31,955 | $2,663 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
The highest paying types of wood working assemblers are antique furniture repairer, woodworking bench carpenter, and bench carpenter.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet Maker | $36,494 | $3,041 | $17.55 | 7,319 |
| Assembler | $30,849 | $2,571 | $14.83 | 22,566 |
Top companies hiring wood working assemblers now:
Wood working assembler salaries at Reeb and Builders FirstSource are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average wood working assembler salary at companies like Army National Guard and TransPak are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reeb | $36,415 | $17.51 |
| 2 | Builders FirstSource | $33,201 | $15.96 |
| 3 | Army National Guard | $32,721 | $15.73 |
| 4 | TransPak | $32,360 | $15.56 |
| 5 | 1220 Exhibits | $32,192 | $15.48 |
| 6 | QPS | $32,165 | $15.46 |
| 7 | HireLevel | $32,133 | $15.45 |
| 8 | The Bernard Group | $31,696 | $15.24 |
| 9 | Aerotek | $31,349 | $15.07 |
| 10 | Goodwin Recruiting | $31,310 | $15.05 |
| 11 | TERRA Staffing Group | $31,283 | $15.04 |
| 12 | PeopleReady | $30,924 | $14.87 |
| 13 | Adecco | $30,869 | $14.84 |
| 14 | Closet Factory | $30,617 | $14.72 |
| 15 | Express Employment Indy South | $30,532 | $14.68 |
| 16 | Monroe Staffing | $29,878 | $14.36 |
| 17 | Automation Personnel Services | $29,839 | $14.35 |
| 18 | HW Staffing Solutions | $29,672 | $14.27 |
| 19 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $29,614 | $14.24 |
| 20 | Atlas Staffing | $29,570 | $14.22 |
The average wood working assembler salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail | $36,086 | $17.35 |
| 2 | Finance | $35,937 | $17.28 |
| 3 | Construction | $35,236 | $16.94 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $33,740 | $16.22 |
| 5 | Professional | $33,305 | $16.01 |
The average wood working assembler salary has risen by $6,088 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average wood working assembler earned $25,867 annually, but today, they earn $31,955 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for wood working assemblers over the last decade.
Compare wood working assembler salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare wood working assembler salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,000 | $15.36 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $30,800 | $14.81 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $30,000 | $14.42 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $29,100 | $13.99 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $28,300 | $13.59 | +3.3% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Staffing | Wood Assembler | Putnam, CT | 06/27/2025 | $36,523 |
| Aerotek | Wood Assembler | Benicia, CA | 06/26/2025 | $41,740 |
| Hire Up Staffing Services | Wood Worker | Dallas, TX | 06/17/2025 | $33,392 |
| Manpowergroup | Wood Assembler | Littleton, MA | 06/13/2025 | $35,479 |
| Aerotek | Wood Worker-Carpenter-Cabinet Assembler | South El Monte, CA | 05/17/2025 | $38,610 |
| Hire Up Staffing Services | Wood Worker | Dallas, TX | 05/16/2025 | $33,392 |
| Lingo Staffing | Wood Assembler | Trumbull, CT | 04/08/2025 | $35,479 |
| State of Indiana | Seasonal Aquatics Worker-O'Bannon Woods State Park | Corydon, IN | 03/27/2025 | $25,566 |
| Lingo Staffing | Wood Assembler | Trumbull, CT | 03/26/2025 | $35,479 |
| Aerotek | Wood Worker-Carpenter-Cabinet Assembler | South El Monte, CA | 03/18/2025 | $39,131 |
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