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How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make in San Diego?

$47,950a year

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $23.05 an hour or $3,996 a month.

Hourly
$23.05
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
83 of 219
Jobs in the area
660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,400Median: $47,950Highest 10%: $65,480
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,400$18.94
25th$46,280$22.25
Median$47,950$23.05
75th$58,590$28.17
90th$65,480$31.48

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters.

San Francisco, CA$59,870
San Jose, CA$58,620
Vallejo, CA$55,450
Sacramento, CA$51,020
Santa Rosa, CA$49,610
Santa Cruz, CA$49,340
Oxnard, CA$48,850
Chico, CA$48,750
San Luis Obispo, CA$48,460
Santa Maria, CA$48,130
Los Angeles, CA$47,960
Riverside, CA$47,880
Stockton, CA$47,720
Modesto, CA$47,240
Bakersfield, CA$46,080
Fresno, CA$45,340
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Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$173,100
Power Plant Operator$99,470
Gas Plant Operator$98,900
Tool and Die Maker$85,010
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$79,990
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$79,630
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,350
Plant and System Operator$77,330
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$77,080
Layout Worker$74,490
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $23.05 ($47,950 a year).

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

Yes: $47,950 against $46,680 nationally, 3% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $49,030, so San Diego pays 2% less.

Where does San Diego rank for cabinetmaker and bench carpenter pay?

83 of 219 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,480 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.