Cabinetmakers

(NOC 7272)
+17.29%
 

What do Cabinetmakers do?

Cabinetmakers construct and repair wooden cabinets, furniture, fixtures and related products.

How to become: Cabinetmakers

You usually need a high school diploma.

To gain trade certification as a cabinetmaker, you usually need either a four-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years' work experience and some high school or college courses in cabinetmaking.

Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in all provinces/territories except Saskatchewan.

Qualified cabinetmakers may also obtain interprovincial (Red Seal) trade certification, which provides job mobility throughout the country.

With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a supervisor.

Many recent entrants have a high school diploma, and almost 2 in 5 have a trade/vocational certificate or community college diploma.

Where to study for a career as: Cabinetmakers

Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Mechanical Technician - Millwright Diploma; Co-op; University Transfer
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Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Mechanical Techniques - Millwright Certificate; Apprenticeship
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Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Cabinetmaker Certificate; Apprenticeship
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Cabinetmaking and Furniture Technician Diploma
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Cabinetmakers make?

Low:
$33,280
Average:
$43,680
High:
$62,400

Job openings for Cabinetmakers

Job Seekers:
3,300
Job Openings:
1,600