How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.44 an hour or $3,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.44
- Average (mean)
- $48,290
- Jobs
- 77,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,650 | $17.14 | |
| 25th | $38,830 | $18.67 | |
| Median | $46,680 | $22.44 | |
| 75th | $55,760 | $26.81 | |
| 90th | $63,720 | $30.63 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Delaware | $60,090 |
| New York | $58,680 |
| Connecticut | $58,100 |
| Massachusetts | $58,040 |
| New Hampshire | $57,980 |
| Vermont | $57,620 |
| Rhode Island | $52,800 |
| New Jersey | $51,760 |
| Illinois | $50,160 |
| Arkansas | $50,070 |
| Colorado | $49,610 |
| Maryland | $49,180 |
| Hawaii | $49,050 |
| California | $49,030 |
| Minnesota | $48,740 |
| Washington | $48,710 |
| Nebraska | $48,600 |
| Michigan | $48,550 |
| Maine | $48,150 |
| Montana | $47,920 |
| Nevada | $47,780 |
| South Carolina | $47,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,610 |
| Ohio | $47,430 |
| New Mexico | $47,210 |
| North Dakota | $47,140 |
| Iowa | $47,110 |
| Oregon | $46,910 |
| Wisconsin | $46,790 |
| Tennessee | $46,440 |
| Utah | $46,390 |
| Wyoming | $46,380 |
| Florida | $46,360 |
| North Carolina | $46,010 |
| Missouri | $45,980 |
| South Dakota | $45,950 |
| Virginia | $45,910 |
| Arizona | $45,580 |
| Indiana | $45,550 |
| Idaho | $44,870 |
| West Virginia | $42,400 |
| Georgia | $42,280 |
| Kansas | $41,350 |
| Kentucky | $40,440 |
| Louisiana | $39,280 |
| Mississippi | $38,800 |
| Alabama | $38,550 |
| Texas | $38,340 |
| Oklahoma | $36,630 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jonesboro, AR | $66,860 |
| Norwich, CT | $66,040 |
| Burlington, VT | $64,130 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $63,270 |
| Rockford, IL | $60,900 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $60,390 |
| New Haven, CT | $60,340 |
| New York, NY | $60,240 |
| Peoria, IL | $60,040 |
| San Francisco, CA | $59,870 |
| Reno, NV | $59,840 |
| Waterbury, CT | $59,440 |
| Bozeman, MT | $59,160 |
| Boston, MA | $59,120 |
| Savannah, GA | $58,670 |
In other countries
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter belongs to the international group "Cabinet-makers and related workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Furniture Finisher$44,540
- Model Maker$56,550
- Patternmaker$49,630
- Sawing Machine Setter$42,770
- Woodworking Machine Setter$43,380
- Woodworker$44,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.44 ($46,680 a year).
How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make a month?
About $3,890 a month before tax, based on a median of $46,680 a year.
How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,650 or less a year ($17.14 an hour); the top 10% make $63,720 or more.
Which state pays cabinetmaker and bench carpenters the most?
Delaware, with a median of $60,090 a year, followed by New York ($58,680) and Connecticut ($58,100).
Which city pays cabinetmaker and bench carpenters the most?
Jonesboro, AR, with a median of $66,860 a year.
How many cabinetmaker and bench carpenters are there in the United States?
About 77,170 people work as cabinetmaker and bench carpenters.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.