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Average Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a cabinetmakers and bench carpenter make in the United States?

The average salary for a cabinetmakers and bench carpenter in the United States is $44,620, but the range typically falls between $36,550 and $49,470. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $21.45, with a range between $17.57 and $23.78.

There are approximately 88,460 people employed as a cabinetmakers and bench carpenter in the United States. With California, Texas, Indiana employing the highest number of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters.The state with the best pay for a cabinetmakers and bench carpenter is Massachusetts, with an average annual salary of $55,210, while Oklahoma has the lowest average annual salary of $36,390.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$30,850$14.83
25th Percentile$36,550$17.57
Median$43,260$20.8
75th Percentile$49,470$23.78
90th Percentile$60,800$29.23

Average cabinetmakers and bench carpenter salary by location

The salary of a cabinetmakers and bench carpenter can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a cabinetmakers and bench carpenter in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters are Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New York, Alaska while the worst states are Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, North Carolina, Kansas.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$29,440$38,180$48,190
Alaska$35,880$48,380$60,400
Arizona$32,800$42,930$56,800
Arkansas$29,690$41,110$61,660
California$36,710$50,030$70,250
Colorado$37,670$48,590$60,830
Connecticut$36,860$54,510$77,610
Delaware$36,840$47,230$56,760
Florida$31,950$44,110$61,330
Georgia$29,780$40,400$48,680
Hawaii$35,310$49,190$68,100
Idaho$34,630$43,340$57,370
Illinois$31,660$47,910$64,720
Indiana$23,530$43,300$59,020
Iowa$35,950$45,320$57,110
Kansas$34,870$39,880$47,800
Kentucky$32,320$40,890$49,640
Louisiana$29,460$44,610$57,500
Maine$37,040$44,040$54,660
Maryland$35,860$46,250$63,050
Massachusetts$38,860$55,210$77,330
Michigan$32,460$44,720$61,450
Minnesota$36,370$46,990$60,220
Mississippi$27,530$36,450$45,740
Missouri$28,780$42,190$56,640
Montana$31,810$48,200$71,780
Nebraska$31,660$41,940$52,750
Nevada$33,490$50,490$69,030
New Hampshire$33,590$47,650$62,620
New Jersey$34,070$54,720$79,640
New Mexico$31,250$43,240$55,640
New York$36,190$52,280$73,170
North Carolina$27,540$39,270$50,180
North Dakota$36,070$47,010$59,040
Ohio$31,330$46,010$57,360
Oklahoma$27,770$36,390$46,640
Oregon$36,820$44,440$53,860
Pennsylvania$30,790$45,970$60,340
Rhode Island$32,920$50,910$69,970
South Carolina$30,180$43,810$57,060
South Dakota$31,600$40,770$49,370
Tennessee$26,720$41,270$55,930
Texas$27,090$36,980$47,400
Utah$34,670$45,430$61,340
Vermont$36,320$53,890$74,750
Virginia$28,400$41,710$57,870
Washington$36,430$48,170$62,800
West Virginia$32,030$39,370$47,310
Wisconsin$36,540$45,190$58,020
Wyoming$34,060$44,910$56,850

Even between cities, the salary of a cabinetmakers and bench carpenter can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $59,730.The city with the lowest average salary for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is El Paso, TX with an average salary of $31,790.

Areas with highest average salaries for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters

  1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA - $59,730
  2. Barnstable Town, MA - $58,770
  3. Reno, NV - $58,150
  4. Burlington-South Burlington area, VT - $57,220
  5. Central East New York nonmetropolitan area, NY - $57,150

Areas with lowest average salaries for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters

  1. El Paso, TX - $31,790
  2. Lafayette-West Lafayette area, IN - $32,220
  3. Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, TX - $32,300
  4. College Station-Bryan area, TX - $32,670
  5. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area, TX - $32,740

Employment trends for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in the United States

The number of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters has decreased by -4,840. On average, the number of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters has been increasing by -1.3% each year. The salary of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters has increased by $5,720. On average, the salary of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters has been increasing by 3.7% each year.

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How cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salaries compare to other production occupations

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.

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