How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make in California?
$49,030a year
Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters in California. That is $23.57 an hour or $4,086 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.57
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,740Median: $49,030Highest 10%: $67,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,740 | $18.63 | |
| 25th | $45,900 | $22.07 | |
| Median | $49,030 | $23.57 | |
| 75th | $59,420 | $28.57 | |
| 90th | $67,780 | $32.59 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $59,870 |
| San Jose, CA | $58,620 |
| Vallejo, CA | $55,450 |
| Sacramento, CA | $51,020 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $49,610 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $49,340 |
| Oxnard, CA | $48,850 |
| Chico, CA | $48,750 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $48,460 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $48,130 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,960 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,950 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,880 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,720 |
| Salinas, CA | $47,250 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,240 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $46,080 |
| Fresno, CA | $45,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters.
| 11. Colorado | $49,610 |
| 12. Maryland | $49,180 |
| 13. Hawaii | $49,050 |
| 14. California | $49,030 |
| 15. Minnesota | $48,740 |
| 16. Washington | $48,710 |
| 17. Nebraska | $48,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.57 ($49,030 a year).
Do cabinetmaker and bench carpenters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $49,030 against $46,680 nationally, 5% more.
Where does California rank for cabinetmaker and bench carpenter pay?
California ranks 14 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays cabinetmaker and bench carpenters the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $59,870 a year.
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.