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How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make in Boston?

$59,120a year

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $28.42 an hour or $4,927 a month.

Hourly
$28.42
Vs. national median
+27%
Rank among cities
14 of 219
Jobs in the area
790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,430Median: $59,120Highest 10%: $80,480
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,430$21.84
25th$48,880$23.50
Median$59,120$28.42
75th$70,980$34.13
90th$80,480$38.69

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters.

Barnstable Town, MA$63,270
Worcester, MA$54,780
Providence, RI$53,280
Springfield, MA$48,850
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter salary in Massachusetts Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter salary in all states

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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$82,660
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Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter$79,120
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make an hour in Boston?

The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $28.42 ($59,120 a year).

Do cabinetmaker and bench carpenters make more in Boston than the national average?

Yes: $59,120 against $46,680 nationally, 27% more.

How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $58,040, so Boston pays 2% more.

Where does Boston rank for cabinetmaker and bench carpenter pay?

14 of 219 metro areas with data.

How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make starting out in Boston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,480 or more.

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.