The following information is from the California Projections of Employment published by the Labor Market Information Division. These figures represent the broad occupational group Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters which includes Cabinetmakers. Employment in cabinet making in northern California tends to be in shops of twenty or fewer workers, with many shops of only 2 or 3 workers. Often these shops are father and son shops and may or may not hire additional Cabinetmakers. Employment in cabinet making in southern California is mainly in furniture manufacturing.
Most job openings are for replacement rather than expansion.
Only a very small percentage of Cabinetmakers work in the construction industry. The demand for Cabinetmakers in California depends largely on the home building market, which in turn depends on the state of the economy and population growth. Other factors affecting demand include the increased availability of modular cabinetry and imported products. The customary work week consists of five, eight-hour days. Under union contracts, Cabinetmakers enjoy a full complement of benefits.