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What cabinetmakers make
Journeyperson
$50,000
1st-year apprentice
$35,000
Shop lead or CNC (computer-controlled cutting machine) programmer
$70,000
Be honest with yourself: this trade pays less than electricians, plumbers or crane operators. The top end is shop leads, CNC (computer-controlled cutting machine) programmers and owners of a successful custom shop.