Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing

Job Outlook Summary
Future Prospects
Employment Demand
Employment Size & Change

This occupation employs 60,600 people now, and is projected to grow to 59,300 over the next 10 years — an increase of -1,300 jobs (+-2.2%).

Occupational Openings

There are 6,200 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -130 jobs created from growth and 6,400 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,900 people are expected to retire and 4,400 are expected to switch occupations.