Patternmaker, Wood Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Patternmakers, Wood — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$49,630
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$23.86
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$83,780
entry level starts ~$37,600
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · — employed

How much does a Patternmaker, Wood make?

Patternmakers, Wood in the United States bring home a median salary of $49,630 a year, or around $23.86 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $37,600, while the top 10% earn $83,780.

That is $11,760 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Patternmaker, Wood salary range by percentile

Half of all Patternmakers, Wood earn between $41,170 and $59,350 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,600$18.08
25th percentile (early career)$41,170$19.79
50th percentile (median)$49,630$23.86
75th percentile (experienced)$59,350$28.53
90th percentile (top earners)$83,780$40.28

Highest-paying states for Patternmaker, Wood

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Pennsylvania$55,020$26.45+11%

Patternmaker, Wood salary in every state

Official BLS state-level figures across 1 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.

Workforce and education

Employment counts for this occupation are relatively small in official BLS estimates. The mean (average) wage is $54,240 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Patternmaker, Wood make in the United States?
The median Patternmaker, Wood salary in the United States is $49,630 per year, or about $23.86 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $37,600, while the top 10% of earners make $83,780 or more.
How does Patternmaker, Wood pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Patternmaker, Wood median of $49,630 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Patternmakers, Wood the most?
Pennsylvania is the highest-paying state for Patternmakers, Wood, with a median salary of $55,020 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Patternmaker, Wood?
Becoming a Patternmaker, Wood typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.