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

$53,670a year

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $25.80 an hour or $4,473 a month.

Hourly
$25.80
Vs. national median
+15%
Rank among cities
31 of 219
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,690Median: $53,670Highest 10%: $66,870
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,690$21.00
25th$47,660$22.91
Median$53,670$25.80
75th$66,350$31.90
90th$66,870$32.15

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters.

New York, NY$60,240
Kiryas Joel, NY$57,170
Kingston, NY$56,910
Albany, NY$51,020
Rochester, NY$48,210
Syracuse, NY$47,860
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter salary in New York Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Buffalo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$86,280
Gas Plant Operator$85,350
Tool and Die Maker$81,510
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,060
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,840
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$69,260
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,080
Welding$61,700
Machinist$60,650
Rolling Machine Setter$59,970
Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $25.80 ($53,670 a year).

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

Yes: $53,670 against $46,680 nationally, 15% more.

How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $58,680, so Buffalo pays 9% less.

Where does Buffalo rank for cabinetmaker and bench carpenter pay?

31 of 219 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,870 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.