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How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make in Des Moines?

$49,040a year

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $23.58 an hour or $4,087 a month.

Hourly
$23.58
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
57 of 219
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,500Median: $49,040Highest 10%: $61,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,500$19.47
25th$46,230$22.23
Median$49,040$23.58
75th$56,160$27.00
90th$61,510$29.57

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters.

Omaha, NE$48,600
Waterloo, IA$46,620
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Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$100,700
Gas Plant Operator$95,260
Tool and Die Maker$73,170
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$67,450
Tire Builder$63,060
Woodworking Machine Setter$60,070
Welder$59,980
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$59,470
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $23.58 ($49,040 a year).

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

Yes: $49,040 against $46,680 nationally, 5% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $47,110, so Des Moines pays 4% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for cabinetmaker and bench carpenter pay?

57 of 219 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,510 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.