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

$47,530a year

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. That is $22.85 an hour or $3,961 a month.

Hourly
$22.85
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
89 of 219
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $47,530Highest 10%: $63,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,440$18.00
25th$39,880$19.17
Median$47,530$22.85
75th$55,380$26.63
90th$63,390$30.48

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters.

Virginia Beach, VA$47,540
Wilmington, NC$47,520
Raleigh, NC$47,420
Charlotte, NC$47,060
Asheville, NC$45,970
Hickory, NC$45,440
Winston-Salem, NC$45,230
Greensboro, NC$44,920
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter salary in North Carolina Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Durham

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,930
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$63,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,360
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,080
Separating$55,920
Upholsterer$51,060
Machinist$50,740
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$50,260
Inspector$49,390
Welder$49,280
Salaries for every job in Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area is $22.85 ($47,530 a year).

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

Yes: $47,530 against $46,680 nationally, 2% more.

How does Durham compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $46,010, so Durham pays 3% more.

Where does Durham rank for cabinetmaker and bench carpenter pay?

89 of 219 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,390 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.