Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders in Northeast

The employment outlook will be Moderate for lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders (NOC 94123) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 87%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%