Model Makers, Wood (2026 stats)
TL;DR
The national workforce is about 360 model makers, wood. Projections imply about 3.6% annual decline; much hiring sits in manufacturing.
Key Statistics
Model Makers, Wood: what the data shows
Common questions about model makers, wood careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a model makers, wood?
Model Makers, Wood is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 51-7031.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 360 workers.
What does a model makers, wood do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Thinking Creatively, Getting Information, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events, Handling and Moving Objects, Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a model makers, wood make?
BLS national median annual wage: $51,850 (May 2024 in our extract).
What education do you need?
For Model Makers, Wood, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Operations Analysis, Time Management, and knowledge areas including Design, Production and Processing, Engineering and Technology, Building and Construction. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is model makers, wood in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 3.6% annual decline (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: -16.8%.
Ten-year projected employment change: -30.8%.
Current U.S. headcount: 360.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do model makers, woods work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 360 | 23.5% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 300 | 19.6% |
| Manufacturing | 220 | 14.4% |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | 120 | 7.8% |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) | 120 | 7.8% |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 60 | 3.9% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Model Makers, Wood in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Model Makers, Wood workforce.
Employment Over Time
360 Workforce in 2023
The Model Makers, Wood workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for Model Makers, Wood.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$N/A Average Wage
In 2023, Model Makers, Wood earned an average of $N/A.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Model Makers, Wood.
Salary distribution for Model Makers, Wood.
Employment Growth Projections
-3.6% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
33 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: -16.8%
27 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: -30.8%
This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Model Makers, Wood.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Model Makers, Wood and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Model Makers, Wood employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Model Makers, Wood.
Wage Trends by Industry
Wage trend data by industry is not available for this occupation.
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Model Makers, Wood.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Model Makers, Wood.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- TX: 70 employees, $46,140 avg wage
- MI: 30 employees, $83,660 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Model Makers, Wood.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Metropolitan area employment data is not available for this occupation.
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Model Makers, Wood.
Diversity
Demographic information on Model Makers, Wood in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of Model Makers, Wood in 2023 was 360 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for Model Makers, Wood.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Model Makers, Wood.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Model Makers, Wood.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Model Makers, Wood in 2023 were Business Administration, Engineering, Business.
Common majors for Model Makers, Wood.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Model Makers, Wood workers.
Education level distribution for Model Makers, Wood.
Skills
Model Makers, Wood need many skills, but most especially Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Operations Analysis.
Required skills for Model Makers, Wood.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Model Makers, Wood.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Model Makers, Wood include Design, Production and Processing, Engineering and Technology, Building and Construction, Mathematics.
Knowledge areas required for Model Makers, Wood.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Model Makers, Wood include Arm-Hand Steadiness, Finger Dexterity, Control Precision, Near Vision, Problem Sensitivity.
Required abilities for Model Makers, Wood.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Model Makers, Wood.
Daily Activities
Model Makers, Wood spend their time on activities such as Thinking Creatively, Getting Information, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events, Handling and Moving Objects.
Most important work activities for Model Makers, Wood.
About
Model Makers, Wood
The average yearly wage for Model Makers, Wood was $N/A in 2023.
SOC Code
51-7031 - Model Makers, Wood
Insights and Analysis
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 360 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -3.6%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.