Joiner - Pay and progression
Kaihanga Taonga a-Whare
Pay
Pay for joiners varies depending on experience.
- Apprentice joiners may start on the minimum training wage (about $20,000 a year). Pay increases as they acquire unit standards and/or skills.
- Fully qualified joiners usually earn between $16 and $25 an hour ($33,000 to $52,000 a year).
- Self-employed joiners may earn considerably more than this.
According to the 2006 Census, joiners earned an average of $37,500 a year.
According to the 2006 Census, joiners earned an average of $37,500 a year and worked an average of 44 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Joiners may move into boat building or cabinet making. They may also set up their own businesses.
Updated
September 2009
