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Woodworking in California

Woodworking Schools in California

Jobs for Woodworking Grads in California

There are 16,270 people in the state and 207,390 people in the nation working in Woodworking jobs.

Woodworking Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Woodworking Jobs in California

In this state, Woodworking grads earn an average of $49,240. Nationwide, they make an average of $44,522.

Woodworking Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 9 colleges in California that offer Woodworking degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Cerritos College

Norwalk

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,194 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,364 a year.

#2

Palomar College

San Marcos

Undergrads from California pay around $1,354 a year in tuition.

#3

Laney College

Oakland

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $26,631 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,148 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $56,258 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,288 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,055 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,147 a year.

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,144 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $26,648 a year. With an admission rate of 73%, getting in takes some planning. 57% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,482 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,164 a year.

#9

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,703 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,430 a year.

Woodworking Careers in CA

Some of the careers Woodworking majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Patternmakers, Wood 14% $69,107
Woodworkers, All Other 10% $57,136
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 8% $67,957
Furniture Finishers 7% $37,305
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 2% $38,070
Model Makers, Wood 0% $55,448
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters -4% $67,016

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Woodworking.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Precision Metal Working 67,063
Other Precision Production 95
Leatherworking & Upholstery 26
Boilermaking 25
Precision Production Trades 17

View all majors related to Woodworking

View Nationwide Woodworking Report

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