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

$58,620a year

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $28.18 an hour or $4,885 a month.

Hourly: $28.18
Vs. national median: +26%
Rank among cities: 17 of 219
Jobs in the area: 320

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $58,620Highest 10%: $76,140

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$45,760	$22.00
25th	$50,430	$24.25
Median	$58,620	$28.18
75th	$63,170	$30.37
90th	$76,140	$36.61

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for cabinetmaker and bench carpenters.

San Francisco, CA	$59,870
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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Related jobs in San Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$108,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$103,000
Power Plant Operator	$98,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$89,970
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter	$74,420
Prepress Technician and Worker	$66,670
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker	$64,740
Welder	$64,140
Machinist	$63,540

Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $28.18 ($58,620 a year).

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

Yes: $58,620 against $46,680 nationally, 26% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $49,030, so San Jose pays 20% more.

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

17 of 219 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,140 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.