Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary
The median cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary in the United States is $46,680 per year ($22.44/hour). Salaries range from $35,650 at the entry level to $63,720+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 77,170 cabinetmakers and bench carpenters jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 1.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$46,680
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.44
per hour
Employment
77,170
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,650
25th percentile
$38,830
Median
$46,680
75th percentile
$55,760
90th percentile
$63,720
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-1.6%
Decline
Annual Openings
8,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$37K$60K■ No data
Top Paying States
Delaware
$60K
+29%
New York
$59K
+26%
Connecticut
$58K
+24%
Massachusetts
$58K
+24%
New Hampshire
$58K
+24%
Vermont
$58K
+23%
Rhode Island
$53K
+13%
New Jersey
$52K
+11%
Illinois
$50K
+7%
Arkansas
$50K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $60,090 | +28.7% |
| New York | $58,680 | +25.7% |
| Connecticut | $58,100 | +24.5% |
| Massachusetts | $58,040 | +24.3% |
| New Hampshire | $57,980 | +24.2% |
| Vermont | $57,620 | +23.4% |
| Rhode Island | $52,800 | +13.1% |
| New Jersey | $51,760 | +10.9% |
| Illinois | $50,160 | +7.5% |
| Arkansas | $50,070 | +7.3% |
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Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, AR | $66,860 | +43.2% |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $66,040 | +41.5% |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $64,130 | +37.4% |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $63,270 | +35.5% |
| Rockford, IL | $60,900 | +30.5% |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $60,390 | +29.4% |
| New Haven, CT | $60,340 | +29.3% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $60,240 | +29.0% |
| Peoria, IL | $60,040 | +28.6% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $59,870 | +28.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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