Salary
Average Salary: $28,440
Expected Lifetime Earnings: $1,187,313
With the median salary for woodworkers hovering around $28,000 (source), such a career may just start off as a hobby or moonlighting business. To make the big bucks, you're going to have to be willing to put in some serious time, both in the fabrication of pieces and the years it takes to build a reputation. Don't get too disheartened, though, as one or two big jobs could change everything for you, bringing you more attention than you'll know what to do with.