Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter Salary
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters earn a median $46,680 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$46,680
$22.44 per hour
Range
$35,650 – $63,720
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
77,170
across the U.S.
▲1.4%
Pay trend: The median for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in the U.S. rose from $46,020 (May 2024) to $46,680 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.0%.
What cabinetmakers and bench carpenters do
Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -2.9% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 6,900
- Self-employed
- 6%
Employment of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is projected to shrink 2.9% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 6,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$39,687
per year · effective tax rate 15.0%
$3,307Monthly
$1,654Twice a month
$1,526Every 2 weeks
$19.08Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,422
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,894
- Medicare (1.45%)$677
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$39,687
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,650 | $17.14 | $30,825 |
| 25th percentile | $38,830 | $18.67 | $33,380 |
| Median (50th) | $46,680 | $22.44 | $39,687 |
| 75th percentile | $55,760 | $26.81 | $46,983 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,720 | $30.63 | $53,379 |
Best cities for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $47,960 | $39,165 | $34,487 | 2,630 |
| 2 | Dallas, TX | $38,760 | $33,324 | $32,325 | 2,370 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $47,960
- Dallas, TX — $38,760
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $60,090 | +11.6% | $47,804 | $31,200 – $70,110 | 60 |
| New York | $58,680 | +2.0% | $46,758 | $44,440 – $79,640 | 2,470 |
| Connecticut | $58,100 | +9.6% | $47,174 | $41,310 – $76,690 | 740 |
| Massachusetts | $58,040 | +8.2% | $46,133 | $42,120 – $79,860 | 1,440 |
| New Hampshire | $57,980 | +17.3% | $48,767 | $39,470 – $72,540 | 190 |
| Vermont | $57,620 | +10.5% | $46,981 | $44,720 – $78,800 | 360 |
| Rhode Island | $52,800 | +3.2% | $43,242 | $40,740 – $74,730 | 80 |
| New Jersey | $51,760 | +0.6% | $42,457 | $38,090 – $76,670 | 790 |
| Illinois | $50,160 | −1.9% | $40,145 | $36,360 – $71,330 | 2,350 |
| Arkansas | $50,070 | +3.0% | $40,671 | $35,170 – $104,530 | 920 |
| Colorado | $49,610 | +3.5% | $40,567 | $38,500 – $64,890 | 1,300 |
| Maryland | $49,180 | −14.0% | $39,724 | $33,430 – $68,020 | 610 |
| Hawaii | $49,050 | +2.9% | $39,376 | $36,070 – $70,160 | 160 |
| California | $49,030 | +2.4% | $39,947 | $38,740 – $67,780 | 7,360 |
| Minnesota | $48,740 | +3.0% | $39,552 | $38,960 – $63,310 | 2,340 |
| Washington | $48,710 | +3.8% | $41,318 | $39,590 – $66,570 | 1,350 |
| Nebraska | $48,600 | +14.6% | $39,898 | $37,210 – $64,780 | 230 |
| Michigan | $48,550 | +4.1% | $39,377 | $39,810 – $64,420 | 1,120 |
| Maine | $48,150 | +4.2% | $38,800 | $36,540 – $61,290 | 940 |
| Montana | $47,920 | +1.6% | $39,188 | $37,800 – $62,240 | 510 |
| Nevada | $47,780 | −3.0% | $40,571 | $36,400 – $74,460 | 450 |
| South Carolina | $47,680 | +1.7% | $38,787 | $34,320 – $61,350 | 710 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,610 | +5.1% | $38,973 | $37,540 – $63,610 | 3,300 |
| Ohio | $47,430 | −1.5% | $39,768 | $35,560 – $58,960 | 3,110 |
| New Mexico | $47,210 | +5.5% | $39,051 | $40,200 – $59,470 | 170 |
| North Dakota | $47,140 | −2.6% | $40,057 | $38,380 – $61,960 | 220 |
| Iowa | $47,110 | +1.0% | $38,895 | $38,410 – $60,370 | 1,010 |
| Oregon | $46,910 | +0.7% | $36,597 | $36,610 – $58,660 | 2,190 |
| Wisconsin | $46,790 | +1.4% | $38,498 | $38,390 – $61,040 | 2,070 |
| Tennessee | $46,440 | +11.6% | $39,495 | $35,780 – $62,400 | 1,570 |
| Utah | $46,390 | −0.8% | $38,333 | $35,000 – $61,120 | 2,120 |
| Wyoming | $46,380 | +19.5% | $39,446 | $35,230 – $58,240 | 90 |
| Florida | $46,360 | −1.1% | $39,430 | $36,650 – $61,940 | 3,490 |
| North Carolina | $46,010 | +7.8% | $37,822 | $34,850 – $58,410 | 2,900 |
| Missouri | $45,980 | +1.9% | $37,901 | $35,310 – $58,580 | 1,690 |
| South Dakota | $45,950 | +5.7% | $39,101 | $36,670 – $57,640 | 440 |
| Virginia | $45,910 | +1.4% | $37,243 | $33,280 – $63,800 | 2,170 |
| Arizona | $45,580 | +3.8% | $37,873 | $37,760 – $59,400 | 1,600 |
| Indiana | $45,550 | +17.5% | $37,465 | $29,700 – $57,980 | 5,980 |
| Idaho | $44,870 | +0.9% | $36,963 | $36,470 – $61,510 | 970 |
| West Virginia | $42,400 | +12.5% | $35,065 | $33,000 – $48,440 | 130 |
| Georgia | $42,280 | +0.2% | $34,580 | $30,930 – $58,610 | 3,740 |
| Kansas | $41,350 | +6.6% | $33,897 | $36,970 – $53,040 | 1,340 |
| Kentucky | $40,440 | +3.2% | $33,376 | $34,600 – $59,530 | 920 |
| Louisiana | $39,280 | −10.6% | $32,949 | $29,910 – $52,130 | 470 |
| Mississippi | $38,800 | +0.9% | $32,536 | $23,750 – $61,790 | 580 |
| Alabama | $38,550 | −2.9% | $31,492 | $29,680 – $48,560 | 1,760 |
| Texas | $38,340 | −1.9% | $32,986 | $28,700 – $53,210 | 5,530 |
| Oklahoma | $36,630 | −2.7% | $30,509 | $28,580 – $59,960 | 1,020 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture Finisher | $44,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.5% |
| Woodworkers, All Other | $44,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Patternmakers, Wood | $49,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $43,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | $42,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Model Makers, Wood | $56,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.3% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $46,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $46,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator | $46,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender | $46,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make?
The national median salary for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is $46,680 a year ($22.44 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,650 and the top 10% earn over $63,720. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays cabinetmakers and bench carpenters the most?
Delaware has the highest median pay at $60,090. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many cabinetmakers and bench carpenters are there in the U.S.?
About 77,170 people work as cabinetmakers and bench carpenters nationwide.