Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for woodworkers in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

  • There are over 3,692 woodworkers currently employed in the United States.
  • 8.0% of all woodworkers are women, while 92.0% are men.
  • The average age of an employed woodworker is 44 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of woodworkers is White (75.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.2%), Black or African American (6.2%) and Unknown (5.7%).
  • Woodworkers are most in-demand in Portland, OR.
  • Marshfield, MA pays an annual average wage of $60,853, the highest in the US.
  • In 2021, women earned 80% of what men earned.
  • Alaska is the best state for woodworkers to live.
  • Woodworkers are 85% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.

Woodworker Statistics By Gender

8.0% of woodworkers are women and 92.0% of woodworkers are men.

  • Male, 92.0%
  • Female, 8.0%

Woodworkers By Gender

GenderPercentages
Male92.0%
Female8.0%

Gender Pay Gap For Woodworker

Women Earn 80¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men

male-income
Male Income
$44,131
female-income
Female Income
$35,374

Woodworker Gender Over Time

This data shows how men and women predominate in the woodworker position over time.

Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Woodworker Gender By Year

YearMaleFemale
201093.65%6.35%
201192.35%7.65%
201295.99%4.01%
201395.11%4.89%
201495.48%4.52%
201597.05%2.95%
201696.13%3.87%
201796.32%3.68%
201895.73%4.27%
201995.37%4.63%
202095.65%4.35%
202192.05%7.95%

Woodworker Male to Female Ratio

Job TitleMaleFemale
Woodworker92%8%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Woodworker Statistics By Race

The most common ethnicity among woodworkers is White, which makes up 75.9% of all woodworkers. Comparatively, there are 8.2% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 6.2% of the Black or African American ethnicity.

  • White, 75.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
  • Black or African American, 6.2%
  • Unknown, 5.7%
  • Asian, 2.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%

Woodworker Race

Woodworker RacePercentages
White75.9%
Hispanic or Latino8.2%
Black or African American6.2%
Unknown5.7%
Asian2.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.5%

Woodworker Race And Ethnicity Over Time

Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among woodworkers.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Woodworker Race By Year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201080.49%5.86%2.55%8.38%
201180.15%6.26%2.40%8.88%
201281.11%3.93%2.29%10.68%
201379.92%5.36%2.05%8.55%
201477.40%6.76%1.34%11.82%
201579.35%5.28%1.55%12.33%
201679.43%5.59%1.48%11.41%
201777.83%3.93%2.52%12.32%
201879.84%6.15%2.52%8.37%
201980.58%5.50%1.77%10.44%
202074.56%6.65%2.62%8.75%
202175.88%6.21%2.47%8.17%

Woodworker Wage Gap By Race

White woodworkers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian woodworkers have the lowest average salary at $39,195.
$52,000
$49,000
$46,000
$43,000
$40,000
$37,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$43,454
White$49,453
Black or African American$44,925
Asian$39,195
Hispanic or Latino$44,235

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Woodworker Age Breakdown

This chart breaks down the ages of woodworker employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of woodworkers is 40+ years old, which represents 54% of the population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Woodworker Age

Woodworker YearsPercentages
40+ years54%
30-40 years34%
20-30 years11%

Types of Woodworker Degree Levels

The most common degree for woodworkers is bachelor's degree 36% of woodworkers earn that degree. A close second is high school diploma with 30% and rounding it off is associate degree with 20%.

  • Bachelors, 36%
  • High School Diploma, 30%
  • Associate, 20%
  • Diploma, 11%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Woodworkers By Education

Woodworker DegreePercentages
Bachelors36%
High School Diploma30%
Associate20%
Diploma11%
Other Degrees3%

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Woodworker Wage Gap By Education

Woodworkers with a Bachelors degree earn more than those without, at $51,292 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, woodworkers earn a median annual income of $49,772 compared to $45,561 for woodworkers with an Associate degree.
$52,000
$50,000
$48,000
$46,000
$44,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$49,772
Bachelor's Degree$51,292
Some College/ Associate Degree$45,561

Woodworker Employment Statistics

This section highlights information about where woodworkers work. We found most woodworkers work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most woodworkers is the manufacturing industry.

Company Size

We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire woodworkers.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Woodworker Jobs By Employer Size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees10%
50 - 100 employees17%
100 - 500 employees29%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees11%

The Types Of Companies Woodworker Work In

Employees with the woodworker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most woodworkers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Woodworker Jobs By Sector

Company TypePercentages
Education1%
Public13%
Private85%
Government2%

Top Industries Hiring Woodworkers

Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ woodworkers. Those industries include manufacturing, professional and construction.

Manufacturing

Professional

Construction

Retail

Technology

Woodworker Turnover And Employment Statistics

Woodworker Unemployment Rate Over Time

The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of woodworkers changed.

  • Unemployment rate

Woodworker Unemployment Rate By Year

YearWoodworker Unemployment Rate
20109.77%
201112.19%
201210.98%
20137.81%
20145.57%
20154.99%
20164.74%
20173.61%
20183.08%
20192.10%
20207.41%
20214.90%

The Average Number of Years That Woodworker Stay in a Job

By looking over 788 woodworkers resumes, we figured out that the average woodworker enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 28%.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Woodworker Tenure

Number or YearsPercentages
Less than 1 year26%
1-2 years28%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years7%
11+ years12%

Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Woodworkers with Other Job Titles

After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to woodworkers.

Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Water Treatment Operator2.37%32,838
Woodworker3.02%-
Laundry Aide5.06%45,254
Experimental Box Tester6.70%7,468
Stile Ripsaw Operator9.05%26,008
Petroleum Supply Specialist9.20%17,014
Scanner20.58%12,763

Woodworker LGBT Demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Water Treatment Operator2.37%32,838
Laundry Aide5.06%45,254
Experimental Box Tester6.70%7,468
Stile Ripsaw Operator9.05%26,008
Petroleum Supply Specialist9.20%17,014
Scanner20.58%12,763

Foreign Languages Spoken By Woodworkers

The most common foreign language among woodworkers is Spanish at 70.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 5.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.

  • Spanish, 70.6%
  • Portuguese, 5.9%
  • Chinese, 5.9%
  • Hmong, 5.9%
  • Russian, 5.9%
  • Other, 5.8%

Woodworker Languages Spoken

Foreign LanguagePercentages
Spanish70.6%
Portuguese5.9%
Chinese5.9%
Hmong5.9%
Russian5.9%
Other5.8%

Woodworker Jobs

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Woodworker Heatmaps

Where Do Woodworkers Earn The Most?

Woodworkers earn the most in Alaska, where the average woodworker salary is $75,724. The map here shows where woodworkers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.

Average Salary

Which State Has The Most Woodworkers?

By looking through more than 788 resumes, we found that the most popular places for woodworkers are New York, NY and Saint Cloud, MN.

Number of Woodworkers

Number Of Woodworker Jobs By State

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1Nebraska5$43,178
2Kentucky4$48,834
3Utah3$42,547
4Massachusetts2$60,957
5California2$60,992
6Minnesota2$46,771
7Virginia2$48,290
8Florida2$46,773
9Oregon2$44,031
10Georgia2$42,825
11Iowa1$51,586
12South Dakota1$44,013
13Montana1$41,150
14Texas1$28,728
15Alaska0$75,724
16New Jersey0$74,379
17Maine0$71,149
18Rhode Island0$63,874
19Indiana0$63,657
20Delaware0$63,312
21Connecticut0$62,902
22Maryland0$63,914
23New Hampshire0$60,377
24West Virginia0$56,387
25Ohio0$56,669
26Illinois0$57,635
27Pennsylvania0$57,102
28Wisconsin0$55,221
29Michigan0$55,218
30District of Columbia0$60,629
31Vermont0$55,426
32Nevada0$53,981
33Idaho0$51,169
34Washington0$52,824
35Louisiana0$49,524
36Kansas0$48,380
37North Carolina0$48,210
38North Dakota0$46,875
39South Carolina0$47,210
40Mississippi0$45,950
41New York0$49,094
42Hawaii0$49,303
43New Mexico0$45,536
44Arizona0$45,393
45Missouri0$44,636
46Tennessee0$42,920
47Alabama0$42,365
48Oklahoma0$41,859
49Colorado0$41,866
50Arkansas0$39,131
51Wyoming0$37,765

Woodworker Demographics FAQs

How Many Woodworker Are There In The Us?

There are over 3,692 Woodworkers in the United States.

What Percentage Of Woodworkers Are Black?

6.2% of Woodworkers are Black or African American

What Race Are Most Woodworkers?

Most a are White, with 75.9% of Woodworkers belonging to this ethnicity. 8.2% of Woodworkers are Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% of Woodworkers are Black or African American, 5.7% of Woodworkers are Unknown, 2.5% of Woodworkers are Asian, and 1.5% of Woodworkers are American Indian and Alaska Native

Are Woodworker Jobs Male - Dominated?

Yes, Woodworker jobs are male - dominated. 92% of Woodworkers are male, and 8% are female, so there are more male Woodworkers than female Woodworkers in the United States.

How Old Is The Average Woodworker?

The average Woodworker is 45 years old. 54% of Woodworkers are 40+ years old or older, 34% are between the ages of 30-40 years, and 11% are between 20-30 years old

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