Model Makers (Wood)

What Model makers Do

Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products. Includes wood jig builders and loft workers.

Model maker Salaries

• 2020 employment: 1,000
• May 2021 median annual wage: $60,780

Job Outlook for Model makers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

• Number of new jobs: 400
• Growth rate: 39 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Model maker

Education and training:

• Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work experience in a related occupation: None
• Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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