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

$48,900a year

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $23.51 an hour or $4,075 a month.

Hourly
$23.51
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
60 of 219
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,090Median: $48,900Highest 10%: $63,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,090$19.27
25th$46,050$22.14
Median$48,900$23.51
75th$59,710$28.71
90th$63,140$30.36

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters.

Madison, WI$58,620
Minneapolis, MN$49,650
Appleton, WI$48,480
Green Bay, WI$45,930
La Crosse, WI$45,390
Wausau, WI$45,100
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Related jobs in Milwaukee

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,660
Power Plant Operator$75,300
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$69,600
Tool and Die Maker$68,120
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$66,980
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,860
Cleaning$64,850
Forging Machine Setter$60,500
Machinist$60,320
Milling and Planing Machine Setter$60,140
Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $23.51 ($48,900 a year).

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

Yes: $48,900 against $46,680 nationally, 5% more.

How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $46,790, so Milwaukee pays 5% more.

Where does Milwaukee rank for cabinetmaker and bench carpenter pay?

60 of 219 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,140 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.