Woodworkers, All Other Salary in California

Other woodworkers in California earn the most in Riverside (average $51,450 a year) and the least in Sacramento ($46,880), across the 3 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other woodworkers average at $52,420 and the median at $47,860 for 540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,070.

Woodworkers, All Other average salary by city in California

Riverside$51,450
Los Angeles$48,460
Sacramento$46,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Riverside	$51,450	$46,260	$44,710	$42,241	106
Los Angeles	$48,460	$46,360	$39,860	$40,017	114
Sacramento	$46,880	$46,390	$46,380	$38,837	107

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Woodworkers, All Other salary in other states

Woodworkers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in California

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-7099.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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