Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$46,020
↑ 50.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 50.7% since 2011 ($30,530 → $46,020)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $46,020
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,020 | +6.4% |
| 2023 | $43,260 | +11.5% |
| 2022 | $38,810 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $37,540 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | $36,710 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | $35,790 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | $34,740 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | $33,920 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | $33,050 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | $32,270 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | $31,580 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | $31,110 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | $30,980 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | $30,530 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.