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

$41,600a year

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $20.00 an hour or $3,467 a month.

Hourly
$20.00
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
186 of 219
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,250Median: $41,600Highest 10%: $62,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,250$14.54
25th$36,900$17.74
Median$41,600$20.00
75th$43,300$20.82
90th$62,400$30.00

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters.

Baton Rouge, LA$45,370
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Related jobs in Lafayette

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$69,720
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$64,950
Machinist$59,830
Welder$57,750
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$51,830
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$49,930
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,380
Separating$45,910
Coating$45,820
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$45,080
Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $20.00 ($41,600 a year).

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

No: $41,600 against $46,680 nationally, 11% less.

How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $39,280, so Lafayette pays 6% more.

Where does Lafayette rank for cabinetmaker and bench carpenter pay?

186 of 219 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,400 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.