Patternmakers, Wood Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for patternmakers, woods across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Pennsylvania$57,760
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Pennsylvania$57,760
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $57,760 | $55,020 | $28 | +6.5% | — |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing patternmakers, woods (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $54,380 | $53,580 | — |
| 2 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $49,630 | $54,240 | 220 |
| 3 | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $49,490 | $50,470 | — |
| 4 | Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $49,490 | $50,470 | — |
| 5 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $49,220 | $51,130 | 190 |
| 6 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $48,970 | $50,740 | 200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do patternmakers, wood make in the U.S.?
The median patternmakers, wood salary in the United States is $49,630 per year (mean $54,240), and about 80% earn between $37,600 and $83,780.
How much do patternmakers, wood make per hour?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $54,240 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays patternmakers, wood the most?
Pennsylvania has the highest average pay for patternmakers, wood at $57,760 per year (median $55,020).
What is the job outlook for patternmakers, wood?
Employment is projected to change -5% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 0 openings per year.