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

$45,440a year

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. That is $21.85 an hour or $3,787 a month.

Hourly
$21.85
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
152 of 219
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,230Median: $45,440Highest 10%: $58,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,230$16.46
25th$37,110$17.84
Median$45,440$21.85
75th$48,340$23.24
90th$58,580$28.16

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters.

Virginia Beach, VA$47,540
Durham, NC$47,530
Wilmington, NC$47,520
Raleigh, NC$47,420
Charlotte, NC$47,060
Asheville, NC$45,970
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 Hickory

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,910
Tool and Die Maker$63,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$61,140
Upholsterer$59,700
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$53,800
Food Batchmaker$53,160
Cutter and Trimmer$49,200
Printing Press Operator$48,980
Paper Goods Machine Setter$48,740
Textile Cutting Machine Setter$48,640
Salaries for every job in Hickory, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area is $21.85 ($45,440 a year).

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

No: $45,440 against $46,680 nationally, 3% less.

How does Hickory compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $46,010, so Hickory pays 1% less.

Where does Hickory rank for cabinetmaker and bench carpenter pay?

152 of 219 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,580 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.