51 Series · SOC 51-7011
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary
National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).
- $46,680
- Median / year
- $63,720
- Top 10% earn
- -1.6%
- Growth '23–'33
- 77,170
- US workers
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters earn a median of $46,680 per year.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $46,680, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $35,650 (10th percentile) to $63,720 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 77,170 US workers. Delaware pays the most ($60,090), since pay varies by state and metro area.
The pay verdict
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters earn a median of $46,680, putting them among the lower-paid US occupations and higher than 24% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Production, it ranks #55 of 105 by median pay. Employment is projected to fall 1.6% by 2033.
- $46,680
- Median annual wage
- Top 76%
- of 825 US occupations with published wages
- #55 of 105
- in Production
- 1.8×
- 90th-to-10th pay spread
Highest-paying state: Delaware at $60,090. Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (SOC 51-7011) pays a national median of $46,680 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $35,650 at the 10th percentile to $63,720 at the 90th, with a mean of $48,290 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 77,170 Americans work in this occupation across 50 reporting states and 305 metro areas.
BLS Employment Projections forecast a -1.6% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as declining relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 8,100 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is High school diploma or equivalent and moderate-term on-the-job training of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of B for this role, with a fatality rate of 3.5 per 100,000 and injury rate of 3.2 per 100.
Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. Delaware pays the highest state median at $60,090, which is +29% above the national figure. The top metro is Jonesboro, AR at $66,860 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.
BLS OEWS May 2025 77,170 jobs Median $46,680/yr
Median Salary
$46,680
per year
Median Hourly
$22.44/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$48,290
average
Employment
77,170
jobs nationwide
How does this pay compare nationally?
Where Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay sits nationally
Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median
$46,680 Bottom 24% higher than 24% of 825 US occupations
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025
Does this job pay well and grow?
Each dot is a 51-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).
Among 23 51-series occupations with growth data, Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters sits on the slower-growing side at -1.6% growth and $46,680 median pay.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).
Job Outlook (2024–2034)
Projected Growth
-1.6%
Declining
Annual Openings
8,100
per year (projected)
Typical Education
High school diploma or equivalent
On-the-Job Training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034
Workplace Safety
All safety ratings → B
Safe
Safety Grade (BLS 2023)
Fatality Rate
3.5/100K
Injury Rate
3.2/100
Danger Index
14.6/100
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023
Career Intelligence
Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring 3.5
Quality Control Analysis 3.4
Monitoring 3.1
Operation and Control 3.1
Speaking 3.0
Critical Thinking 3.0
Operations Analysis 3.0
Equipment Selection 3.0
Troubleshooting 3.0
Judgment and Decision Making 3.0
Knowledge Areas
Mathematics 4.2
Building and Construction 3.8
Production and Processing 3.7
Mechanical 3.4
Design 3.4
Engineering and Technology 3.0
Education and Training 2.4
English Language 2.2
Administration and Management 2.2
Public Safety and Security 2.1
Key Tasks
- ▸ Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.
- ▸ Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or high-grade furniture.
- ▸ Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.
- ▸ Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes.
- ▸ Establish the specifications of articles to be constructed or repaired, or plan the methods or operations for shaping or assembling parts, based on blueprints, drawings, diagrams, or oral or written instructions.
- ▸ Attach parts or subassemblies together to form completed units, using glue, dowels, nails, screws, or clamps.
- ▸ Estimate the amounts, types, or costs of needed materials.
- ▸ Reinforce joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
- ▸ Install hardware, such as hinges, handles, catches, or drawer pulls, using hand tools.
- ▸ Trim, sand, or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing.
Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$35,650
25th Percentile
$38,830
Median
$46,680
75th Percentile
$55,760
90th Percentile
$63,720
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $60,090 | +29% above national |
| 2 | New York | $58,680 | +26% above national |
| 3 | Connecticut | $58,100 | +24% above national |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $58,040 | +24% above national |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $57,980 | +24% above national |
| 6 | Vermont | $57,620 | +23% above national |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $52,800 | +13% above national |
| 8 | New Jersey | $51,760 | +11% above national |
| 9 | Illinois | $50,160 | +7% above national |
| 10 | Arkansas | $50,070 | +7% above national |
| 11 | Colorado | $49,610 | +6% above national |
| 12 | Maryland | $49,180 | +5% above national |
| 13 | Hawaii | $49,050 | +5% above national |
| 14 | California | $49,030 | +5% above national |
| 15 | Minnesota | $48,740 | +4% above national |
| 16 | Washington | $48,710 | +4% above national |
| 17 | Nebraska | $48,600 | +4% above national |
| 18 | Michigan | $48,550 | +4% above national |
| 19 | Maine | $48,150 | +3% above national |
| 20 | Montana | $47,920 | +3% above national |
| 21 | Nevada | $47,780 | +2% above national |
| 22 | South Carolina | $47,680 | +2% above national |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $47,610 | +2% above national |
| 24 | Ohio | $47,430 | +2% above national |
| 25 | New Mexico | $47,210 | +1% above national |
| 26 | North Dakota | $47,140 | +1% above national |
| 27 | Iowa | $47,110 | +1% above national |
| 28 | Oregon | $46,910 | same as national |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $46,790 | same as national |
| 30 | Tennessee | $46,440 | 1% below national |
| 31 | Utah | $46,390 | 1% below national |
| 32 | Wyoming | $46,380 | 1% below national |
| 33 | Florida | $46,360 | 1% below national |
| 34 | North Carolina | $46,010 | 1% below national |
| 35 | Missouri | $45,980 | 1% below national |
| 36 | South Dakota | $45,950 | 2% below national |
| 37 | Virginia | $45,910 | 2% below national |
| 38 | Arizona | $45,580 | 2% below national |
| 39 | Indiana | $45,550 | 2% below national |
| 40 | Idaho | $44,870 | 4% below national |
| 41 | West Virginia | $42,400 | 9% below national |
| 42 | Georgia | $42,280 | 9% below national |
| 43 | Kansas | $41,350 | 11% below national |
| 44 | Kentucky | $40,440 | 13% below national |
| 45 | Louisiana | $39,280 | 16% below national |
| 46 | Mississippi | $38,800 | 17% below national |
| 47 | Alabama | $38,550 | 17% below national |
| 48 | Texas | $38,340 | 18% below national |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $36,630 | 22% below national |
| 50 | Puerto Rico | $22,530 | 52% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonesboro, AR | $66,860 | +43% above national |
| 2 | Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $66,040 | +41% above national |
| 3 | Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $64,130 | +37% above national |
| 4 | Barnstable Town, MA | $63,270 | +36% above national |
| 5 | Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $62,090 | +33% above national |
| 6 | Rockford, IL | $60,900 | +30% above national |
| 7 | Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $60,900 | +30% above national |
| 8 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $60,390 | +29% above national |
| 9 | New Haven, CT | $60,340 | +29% above national |
| 10 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $60,240 | +29% above national |
| 11 | Peoria, IL | $60,040 | +29% above national |
| 12 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $59,870 | +28% above national |
| 13 | Reno, NV | $59,840 | +28% above national |
| 14 | Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $59,440 | +27% above national |
| 15 | Bozeman, MT | $59,160 | +27% above national |
| 16 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,120 | +27% above national |
| 17 | Savannah, GA | $58,670 | +26% above national |
| 18 | Madison, WI | $58,620 | +26% above national |
| 19 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $58,620 | +26% above national |
| 20 | Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $58,050 | +24% above national |
| 21 | Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $57,620 | +23% above national |
| 22 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $57,560 | +23% above national |
| 23 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $57,170 | +22% above national |
| 24 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $57,110 | +22% above national |
| 25 | Kingston, NY | $56,910 | +22% above national |
| 26 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $56,410 | +21% above national |
| 27 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $56,370 | +21% above national |
| 28 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $56,030 | +20% above national |
| 29 | Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $55,940 | +20% above national |
| 30 | Bellingham, WA | $55,880 | +20% above national |
| 31 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $55,750 | +19% above national |
| 32 | North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $55,580 | +19% above national |
| 33 | Vallejo, CA | $55,450 | +19% above national |
| 34 | Rochester, MN | $55,030 | +18% above national |
| 35 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $54,890 | +18% above national |
| 36 | Worcester, MA | $54,780 | +17% above national |
| 37 | Pittsburgh, PA | $54,080 | +16% above national |
| 38 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $53,670 | +15% above national |
| 39 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $53,280 | +14% above national |
| 40 | Charlottesville, VA | $52,640 | +13% above national |
| 41 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $52,430 | +12% above national |
| 42 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $52,180 | +12% above national |
| 43 | Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $51,870 | +11% above national |
| 44 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $51,830 | +11% above national |
| 45 | Cleveland, OH | $51,370 | +10% above national |
| 46 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $51,110 | +9% above national |
| 47 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $51,020 | +9% above national |
| 48 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $51,020 | +9% above national |
| 49 | Boulder, CO | $50,800 | +9% above national |
| 50 | Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $50,790 | +9% above national |
| 51 | Fond du Lac, WI | $50,590 | +8% above national |
| 52 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $50,400 | +8% above national |
| 53 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $50,260 | +8% above national |
| 54 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $50,250 | +8% above national |
| 55 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $49,860 | +7% above national |
| 56 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $49,830 | +7% above national |
| 57 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49,650 | +6% above national |
| 58 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $49,610 | +6% above national |
| 59 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $49,550 | +6% above national |
| 60 | Reading, PA | $49,540 | +6% above national |
| 61 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $49,530 | +6% above national |
| 62 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $49,340 | +6% above national |
| 63 | Columbia, SC | $49,160 | +5% above national |
| 64 | Punta Gorda, FL | $49,090 | +5% above national |
| 65 | Albuquerque, NM | $49,050 | +5% above national |
| 66 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $49,050 | +5% above national |
| 67 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $49,040 | +5% above national |
| 68 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,000 | +5% above national |
| 69 | Columbus, OH | $49,000 | +5% above national |
| 70 | East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $48,940 | +5% above national |
| 71 | Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $48,930 | +5% above national |
| 72 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $48,900 | +5% above national |
| 73 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $48,850 | +5% above national |
| 74 | Springfield, MA | $48,850 | +5% above national |
| 75 | Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $48,850 | +5% above national |
| 76 | Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $48,840 | +5% above national |
| 77 | Evansville, IN | $48,800 | +5% above national |
| 78 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $48,790 | +5% above national |
| 79 | Chico, CA | $48,750 | +4% above national |
| 80 | Akron, OH | $48,660 | +4% above national |
| 81 | Billings, MT | $48,610 | +4% above national |
| 82 | Omaha, NE-IA | $48,600 | +4% above national |
| 83 | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $48,580 | +4% above national |
| 84 | East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $48,560 | +4% above national |
| 85 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $48,550 | +4% above national |
| 86 | Appleton, WI | $48,480 | +4% above national |
| 87 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $48,460 | +4% above national |
| 88 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $48,380 | +4% above national |
| 89 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $48,350 | +4% above national |
| 90 | Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $48,320 | +4% above national |
| 91 | Johnstown, PA | $48,300 | +3% above national |
| 92 | Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $48,300 | +3% above national |
| 93 | Rochester, NY | $48,210 | +3% above national |
| 94 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $48,130 | +3% above national |
| 95 | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $48,120 | +3% above national |
| 96 | Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $48,120 | +3% above national |
| 97 | Bend, OR | $48,080 | +3% above national |
| 98 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $48,070 | +3% above national |
| 99 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,960 | +3% above national |
| 100 | North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $47,960 | +3% above national |
| 101 | Helena, MT | $47,950 | +3% above national |
| 102 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,950 | +3% above national |
| 103 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $47,880 | +3% above national |
| 104 | Syracuse, NY | $47,860 | +3% above national |
| 105 | Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $47,860 | +3% above national |
| 106 | West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $47,840 | +2% above national |
| 107 | Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $47,740 | +2% above national |
| 108 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $47,720 | +2% above national |
| 109 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $47,680 | +2% above national |
| 110 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $47,540 | +2% above national |
| 111 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $47,530 | +2% above national |
| 112 | Jefferson City, MO | $47,520 | +2% above national |
| 113 | Wilmington, NC | $47,520 | +2% above national |
| 114 | Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $47,490 | +2% above national |
| 115 | Medford, OR | $47,480 | +2% above national |
| 116 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | $47,440 | +2% above national |
| 117 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $47,420 | +2% above national |
| 118 | Bangor, ME | $47,410 | +2% above national |
| 119 | Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $47,410 | +2% above national |
| 120 | Greeley, CO | $47,370 | +1% above national |
| 121 | Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $47,360 | +1% above national |
| 122 | Colorado Springs, CO | $47,360 | +1% above national |
| 123 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $47,290 | +1% above national |
| 124 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $47,270 | +1% above national |
| 125 | Salinas, CA | $47,250 | +1% above national |
| 126 | Modesto, CA | $47,240 | +1% above national |
| 127 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $47,240 | +1% above national |
| 128 | Richmond, VA | $47,230 | +1% above national |
| 129 | North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $47,230 | +1% above national |
| 130 | Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $47,170 | +1% above national |
| 131 | Coeur d'Alene, ID | $47,160 | +1% above national |
| 132 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $47,140 | +1% above national |
| 133 | Jacksonville, FL | $47,140 | +1% above national |
| 134 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $47,120 | +1% above national |
| 135 | East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $47,120 | +1% above national |
| 136 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $47,110 | +1% above national |
| 137 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $47,060 | +1% above national |
| 138 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $47,030 | +1% above national |
| 139 | Traverse City, MI | $47,030 | +1% above national |
| 140 | Bismarck, ND | $47,000 | +1% above national |
| 141 | Fargo, ND-MN | $46,940 | +1% above national |
| 142 | York-Hanover, PA | $46,930 | +1% above national |
| 143 | Knoxville, TN | $46,890 | same as national |
| 144 | Lancaster, PA | $46,850 | same as national |
| 145 | Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $46,830 | same as national |
| 146 | Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $46,830 | same as national |
| 147 | North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $46,730 | same as national |
| 148 | Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $46,710 | same as national |
| 149 | Grand Junction, CO | $46,640 | same as national |
| 150 | Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $46,620 | same as national |
| 151 | South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $46,620 | same as national |
| 152 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $46,540 | same as national |
| 153 | Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $46,540 | same as national |
| 154 | Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $46,540 | same as national |
| 155 | Albany, OR | $46,530 | same as national |
| 156 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $46,500 | same as national |
| 157 | Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $46,470 | same as national |
| 158 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $46,470 | same as national |
| 159 | Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $46,410 | 1% below national |
| 160 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $46,360 | 1% below national |
| 161 | St. Cloud, MN | $46,270 | 1% below national |
| 162 | Wichita, KS | $46,260 | 1% below national |
| 163 | Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $46,240 | 1% below national |
| 164 | West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $46,200 | 1% below national |
| 165 | St. George, UT | $46,140 | 1% below national |
| 166 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $46,080 | 1% below national |
| 167 | North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $46,000 | 1% below national |
| 168 | Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $45,980 | 1% below national |
| 169 | Asheville, NC | $45,970 | 2% below national |
| 170 | Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $45,950 | 2% below national |
| 171 | Boise City, ID | $45,940 | 2% below national |
| 172 | Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $45,940 | 2% below national |
| 173 | Green Bay, WI | $45,930 | 2% below national |
| 174 | South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $45,920 | 2% below national |
| 175 | Harrisonburg, VA | $45,910 | 2% below national |
| 176 | High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $45,860 | 2% below national |
| 177 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $45,840 | 2% below national |
| 178 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $45,830 | 2% below national |
| 179 | Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $45,830 | 2% below national |
| 180 | Ogden, UT | $45,820 | 2% below national |
| 181 | Salem, OR | $45,820 | 2% below national |
| 182 | North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $45,760 | 2% below national |
| 183 | West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $45,760 | 2% below national |
| 184 | Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $45,720 | 2% below national |
| 185 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $45,690 | 2% below national |
| 186 | Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $45,690 | 2% below national |
| 187 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $45,660 | 2% below national |
| 188 | Great Falls, MT | $45,630 | 2% below national |
| 189 | Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $45,620 | 2% below national |
| 190 | Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $45,580 | 2% below national |
| 191 | Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $45,560 | 2% below national |
| 192 | Missoula, MT | $45,540 | 2% below national |
| 193 | Springfield, MO | $45,520 | 2% below national |
| 194 | Youngstown-Warren, OH | $45,460 | 3% below national |
| 195 | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $45,440 | 3% below national |
| 196 | Erie, PA | $45,420 | 3% below national |
| 197 | La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $45,390 | 3% below national |
| 198 | Baton Rouge, LA | $45,370 | 3% below national |
| 199 | Fresno, CA | $45,340 | 3% below national |
| 200 | Fort Wayne, IN | $45,330 | 3% below national |
| 201 | Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $45,320 | 3% below national |
| 202 | Winston-Salem, NC | $45,230 | 3% below national |
| 203 | Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $45,230 | 3% below national |
| 204 | Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $45,220 | 3% below national |
| 205 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $45,120 | 3% below national |
| 206 | Wausau, WI | $45,100 | 3% below national |
| 207 | Fort Smith, AR-OK | $45,090 | 3% below national |
| 208 | Columbia, MO | $45,070 | 3% below national |
| 209 | South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $45,010 | 4% below national |
| 210 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $44,920 | 4% below national |
| 211 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $44,880 | 4% below national |
| 212 | Tucson, AZ | $44,820 | 4% below national |
| 213 | Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $44,670 | 4% below national |
| 214 | Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $44,640 | 4% below national |
| 215 | Joplin, MO-KS | $44,490 | 5% below national |
| 216 | Gainesville, FL | $44,450 | 5% below national |
| 217 | Gettysburg, PA | $44,450 | 5% below national |
| 218 | Huntsville, AL | $44,450 | 5% below national |
| 219 | Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $44,450 | 5% below national |
| 220 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $44,310 | 5% below national |
| 221 | Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $44,310 | 5% below national |
| 222 | Roanoke, VA | $44,170 | 5% below national |
| 223 | Idaho Falls, ID | $44,090 | 6% below national |
| 224 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $44,030 | 6% below national |
| 225 | State College, PA | $44,020 | 6% below national |
| 226 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $43,990 | 6% below national |
| 227 | Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $43,940 | 6% below national |
| 228 | Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $43,940 | 6% below national |
| 229 | Chattanooga, TN-GA | $43,770 | 6% below national |
| 230 | Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $43,720 | 6% below national |
| 231 | Montgomery, AL | $43,720 | 6% below national |
| 232 | East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $43,410 | 7% below national |
| 233 | West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $43,120 | 8% below national |
| 234 | Gainesville, GA | $43,050 | 8% below national |
| 235 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $42,950 | 8% below national |
| 236 | Logan, UT-ID | $42,920 | 8% below national |
| 237 | Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $42,900 | 8% below national |
| 238 | Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $42,240 | 10% below national |
| 239 | Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $42,230 | 10% below national |
| 240 | Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $42,070 | 10% below national |
| 241 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $42,050 | 10% below national |
| 242 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $41,640 | 11% below national |
| 243 | Lafayette, LA | $41,600 | 11% below national |
| 244 | Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $41,080 | 12% below national |
| 245 | Birmingham, AL | $41,010 | 12% below national |
| 246 | Athens-Clarke County, GA | $40,990 | 12% below national |
| 247 | Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $40,870 | 12% below national |
| 248 | Eugene-Springfield, OR | $40,700 | 13% below national |
| 249 | Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $40,590 | 13% below national |
| 250 | Chambersburg, PA | $40,260 | 14% below national |
| 251 | Duluth, MN-WI | $40,120 | 14% below national |
| 252 | Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $39,560 | 15% below national |
| 253 | Port St. Lucie, FL | $39,280 | 16% below national |
| 254 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $39,240 | 16% below national |
| 255 | Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $39,230 | 16% below national |
| 256 | South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $39,140 | 16% below national |
| 257 | North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $39,000 | 16% below national |
| 258 | Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $38,960 | 17% below national |
| 259 | Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $38,910 | 17% below national |
| 260 | Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $38,800 | 17% below national |
| 261 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $38,760 | 17% below national |
| 262 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $38,650 | 17% below national |
| 263 | South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $38,580 | 17% below national |
| 264 | Tallahassee, FL | $38,520 | 17% below national |
| 265 | Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $38,440 | 18% below national |
| 266 | Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $38,430 | 18% below national |
| 267 | Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $38,380 | 18% below national |
| 268 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $38,240 | 18% below national |
| 269 | Killeen-Temple, TX | $38,030 | 19% below national |
| 270 | College Station-Bryan, TX | $38,010 | 19% below national |
| 271 | South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $37,810 | 19% below national |
| 272 | North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $37,760 | 19% below national |
| 273 | Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $37,600 | 19% below national |
| 274 | Columbus, IN | $37,450 | 20% below national |
| 275 | Dothan, AL | $37,410 | 20% below national |
| 276 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $37,340 | 20% below national |
| 277 | Williamsport, PA | $37,240 | 20% below national |
| 278 | Mobile, AL | $37,180 | 20% below national |
| 279 | Albany, GA | $36,950 | 21% below national |
| 280 | Tyler, TX | $36,780 | 21% below national |
| 281 | Pocatello, ID | $36,760 | 21% below national |
| 282 | Tulsa, OK | $36,740 | 21% below national |
| 283 | Waco, TX | $36,720 | 21% below national |
| 284 | Amarillo, TX | $36,690 | 21% below national |
| 285 | West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $36,650 | 21% below national |
| 286 | Columbus, GA-AL | $36,400 | 22% below national |
| 287 | Lubbock, TX | $36,360 | 22% below national |
| 288 | Oklahoma City, OK | $36,340 | 22% below national |
| 289 | Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $36,300 | 22% below national |
| 290 | Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $36,220 | 22% below national |
| 291 | East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $36,200 | 22% below national |
| 292 | Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $35,740 | 23% below national |
| 293 | Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $34,960 | 25% below national |
| 294 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $34,810 | 25% below national |
| 295 | Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $33,430 | 28% below national |
| 296 | Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $33,290 | 29% below national |
| 297 | Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $32,540 | 30% below national |
| 298 | Valdosta, GA | $30,310 | 35% below national |
| 299 | Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $30,070 | 36% below national |
| 300 | Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $29,570 | 37% below national |
| 301 | Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $27,100 | 42% below national |
| 302 | Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $23,750 | 49% below national |
| 303 | San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $22,680 | 51% below national |
| 304 | Aguadilla, PR | $22,530 | 52% below national |
| 305 | Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area | $21,840 | 53% below national |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters make? ▼
The median annual salary for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters is $46,680 ($22.44/hour). The salary range spans from $35,650 at the 10th percentile to $63,720 at the 90th percentile.
What state pays Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters the most? ▼
Delaware pays the highest median salary for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters at $60,090/year, which is +29% above the national median.
What education do you need to become a Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters? ▼
The typical entry-level education for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters is High school diploma or equivalent. On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
How dangerous is being a Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters? ▼
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters has a safety grade of B (Safe) based on BLS data. The fatality rate is 3.5 per 100,000 workers and the injury rate is 3.2 per 100 workers.
Is Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters a good career? ▼
Employment for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters is projected to decline 1.6% from 2024 to 2034, which is declining. About 8,100 openings are projected each year.
How does Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay vary by state? ▼
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salaries vary significantly by state. The highest-paying state is Delaware at $60,090/year, while Mississippi pays the least at $38,800/year. BLS data covers 50 states and territories.
Which metro areas pay the most for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters? ▼
The highest-paying metro area for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters is Jonesboro, AR at $66,860/year. BLS reports wage data for 305 metro areas for this occupation, with pay varying based on local demand and cost of living.
What to do with this data
How to use Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay figures in a real decision
- For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $55,760/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
- Location moves pay significantly: Delaware leads at $60,090/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
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