Career Atlas USA

Career Paths From Patternmakers, Wood

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

  1. Model Makers, WoodLateral Move80.3% skill match

    Patternmakers, Wood and Model Makers, Wood share a similar Transferable Skills profile (80% match). Model Makers, Wood sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 14% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,630
    Target median salary
    $56,550
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  2. Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersLateral Move90.4% skill match

    Patternmakers, Wood and Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 6% lower.

    Current median salary
    $49,630
    Target median salary
    $46,680
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  3. Model Makers, Metal and PlasticLateral Move79.9% skill match

    Patternmakers, Wood and Model Makers, Metal and Plastic share a similar Transferable Skills profile (80% match). Model Makers, Metal and Plastic sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 28% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,630
    Target median salary
    $63,340
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  4. Etchers and EngraversLateral Move81.3% skill match

    Patternmakers, Wood and Etchers and Engravers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (81% match). Etchers and Engravers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 13% lower.

    Current median salary
    $49,630
    Target median salary
    $43,310
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  5. Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersLateral Move79.6% skill match

    Patternmakers, Wood and Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (80% match). Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 37% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,630
    Target median salary
    $68,120
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  6. Medical Appliance TechniciansLateral Move78.1% skill match

    Patternmakers, Wood and Medical Appliance Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (78% match). Medical Appliance Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 3% lower.

    Current median salary
    $49,630
    Target median salary
    $48,030
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  7. Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersLateral Move79.6% skill match

    Patternmakers, Wood and Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (80% match). Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 17% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,630
    Target median salary
    $58,040
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  8. Furniture FinishersLateral Move83.7% skill match

    Patternmakers, Wood and Furniture Finishers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (84% match). Furniture Finishers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 10% lower.

    Current median salary
    $49,630
    Target median salary
    $44,540
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  9. Chemical Plant and System OperatorsLateral Move78.4% skill match

    Patternmakers, Wood and Chemical Plant and System Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (78% match). Chemical Plant and System Operators sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 57% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,630
    Target median salary
    $78,120
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  10. Chemical TechniciansCareer Change83.1% skill match

    Patternmakers, Wood and Chemical Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (83% match). Chemical Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 22% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,630
    Target median salary
    $60,390
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  11. Hoist and Winch OperatorsCareer Change77.9% skill match

    Patternmakers, Wood and Hoist and Winch Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (78% match). Hoist and Winch Operators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 14% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,630
    Target median salary
    $56,450
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  12. Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersLateral Move78.7% skill match

    Patternmakers, Wood and Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (79% match). Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 7% lower.

    Current median salary
    $49,630
    Target median salary
    $46,350
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  13. Tool Grinders, Filers, and SharpenersLateral Move79% skill match

    Patternmakers, Wood and Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (79% match). Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3).

    Current median salary
    $49,630
    Target median salary
    $50,060
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  14. Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansLateral Move78.2% skill match

    Patternmakers, Wood and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (78% match). Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 20% lower.

    Current median salary
    $49,630
    Target median salary
    $39,460
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  15. Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersLateral Move79.4% skill match

    Patternmakers, Wood and Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (79% match). Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 3% lower.

    Current median salary
    $49,630
    Target median salary
    $47,920
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.