Patternmakers, Wood Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$52,520
↑ 35.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Patternmakers, Wood — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Patternmakers, Wood — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 35.1% since 2011 ($38,870 → $52,520)
🏆Peak year: 2020 at $65,120
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.4%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,520 | +8.0% |
| 2023 | $48,630 | +9.8% |
| 2022 | $44,290 | -5.6% |
| 2021 | $46,920 | -27.9% |
| 2020 | $65,120 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | $64,880 | +6.5% |
| 2018 | $60,940 | +16.3% |
| 2017 | $52,380 | +12.6% |
| 2016 | $46,510 | +21.1% |
| 2015 | $38,410 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | $37,980 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | $37,210 | -6.6% |
| 2012 | $39,840 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | $38,870 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.