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

$59,870a year

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $28.78 an hour or $4,989 a month.

Hourly
$28.78
Vs. national median
+28%
Rank among cities
10 of 219
Jobs in the area
660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,660Median: $59,870Highest 10%: $76,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,660$22.91
25th$50,780$24.41
Median$59,870$28.78
75th$71,830$34.53
90th$76,790$36.92

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters.

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
San Diego, CA$47,950
Riverside, CA$47,880
Stockton, CA$47,720
Modesto, CA$47,240
Bakersfield, CA$46,080
Fresno, CA$45,340
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Power Plant Operator$132,600
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$129,900
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$125,200
Petroleum Pump System Operator$117,700
Chemical Plant and System Operator$111,900
Tool and Die Maker$97,560
Aircraft Structure$97,340
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$93,640
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$91,500
Plant and System Operator$91,310
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $28.78 ($59,870 a year).

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

Yes: $59,870 against $46,680 nationally, 28% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $49,030, so San Francisco pays 22% more.

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

10 of 219 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,790 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.