Jobs Similar to Model Makers (Wood)
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to model makers (wood), according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Layout Workers, Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters and Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters.
Model Makers (Wood): $56,550 median pay · usual preparation: Training or associate.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Model Makers (Wood)) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | 83% | $63,870+13% | High school |
| 2 | Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | 80% | $51,330−9% | High school |
| 3 | Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSame group | 79% | $46,680−17% | High school |
| 4 | Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 79% | $46,170Broader BLS group · not compared | High school |
| 5 | Patternmakers, WoodSame group | 78% | $49,630−12% | Training or associate |
| 6 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 78% | $53,750−5% | High school |
| 7 | Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic | 78% | $58,000+3% | Training or associate |
| 8 | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | 78% | $58,970+4% | High school |
| 9 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 77% | $62,120+10% | High school |
| 10 | Terrazzo Workers and Finishers | 77% | $76,170+35% | High school |
| 11 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 76% | $62,780+11% | High school |
| 12 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 76% | $58,930+4% | High school |
| 13 | Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 76% | $47,920−15% | High school |
| 14 | Riggers | 75% | $62,640+11% | High school |
| 15 | Carpet Installers | 75% | $50,340−11% | High school |
| 16 | Foundry Mold and Coremakers | 75% | $48,110−15% | High school |
| 17 | Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 75% | $46,170−18% | High school |
| 18 | Furniture FinishersSame group | 75% | $44,540−21% | High school |
| 19 | Stonemasons | 75% | $57,390+1% | High school |
| 20 | Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 75% | $52,800−7% | High school |
- 1Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
83% similar · $63,870 (+13%) · High school
- 2Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
80% similar · $51,330 (−9%) · High school
- 3Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
79% similar · $46,680 (−17%) · High school · Same group
- 4Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing
79% similar · $46,170 (broader group) · High school
- 5Patternmakers, Wood
78% similar · $49,630 (−12%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 6Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
78% similar · $53,750 (−5%) · High school
- 7Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
78% similar · $58,000 (+3%) · Training or associate
- 8Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
78% similar · $58,970 (+4%) · High school
- 9Brickmasons and Blockmasons
77% similar · $62,120 (+10%) · High school
- 10Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
77% similar · $76,170 (+35%) · High school
- 11Structural Iron and Steel Workers
76% similar · $62,780 (+11%) · High school
- 12Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
76% similar · $58,930 (+4%) · High school
- 13Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
76% similar · $47,920 (−15%) · High school
- 14Riggers
75% similar · $62,640 (+11%) · High school
- 15Carpet Installers
75% similar · $50,340 (−11%) · High school
- 16Foundry Mold and Coremakers
75% similar · $48,110 (−15%) · High school
- 17Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
75% similar · $46,170 (−18%) · High school
- 18Furniture Finishers
75% similar · $44,540 (−21%) · High school · Same group
- 19Stonemasons
75% similar · $57,390 (+1%) · High school
- 20Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
75% similar · $52,800 (−7%) · High school
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than model makers (wood).
- Terrazzo Workers and Finishers77% similar · $76,170 (+35%)
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic83% similar · $63,870 (+13%)
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers76% similar · $62,780 (+11%)
- Riggers75% similar · $62,640 (+11%)
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons77% similar · $62,120 (+10%)
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers78% similar · $58,970 (+4%)
Similar jobs that need less preparation
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic83% similar · High school
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters80% similar · High school
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters79% similar · High school
- Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing79% similar · High school
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers78% similar · High school
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers78% similar · High school
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for model makers (wood) also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs that can lead here
Careers where model makers (wood) is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic (82)
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic (81)
- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic (78)
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers (73)
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons (72)
- Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers (72)
- Potters, Manufacturing (72)
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers (71)
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers (71)
- Tool and Die Makers (71)
Questions about jobs like model makers (wood)
What jobs are most similar to model makers (wood)?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Layout Workers (83% similar), Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (80% similar), Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (79% similar), Stone Cutters and Carvers (79% similar) and Patternmakers (Wood) (78% similar).
Which jobs like model makers (wood) pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Terrazzo Workers and Finishers ($76,170, +35%; usually a high school diploma), Layout Workers ($63,870, +13%; usually a high school diploma) and Structural Iron and Steel Workers ($62,780, +11%; usually a high school diploma) have the highest BLS median pay compared with model makers (wood) ($56,550). Without more preparation than model makers (wood) usually need: Terrazzo Workers and Finishers, Layout Workers and Structural Iron and Steel Workers.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.