Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in the U.S. is $46,680 ($22.44 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $46,680
- Mean annual wage
- $48,290
- Median hourly wage
- $22.44
- Employment
- 77,170
77,170 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,650 | $17.14 |
| 25th percentile | $38,830 | $18.67 |
| Median (50th) | $46,680 | $22.44 |
| 75th percentile | $55,760 | $26.81 |
| 90th percentile | $63,720 | $30.64 |
Highest-paying states for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $60,090 | 60 |
| New York | $58,680 | 2,470 |
| Connecticut | $58,100 | 740 |
| Massachusetts | $58,040 | 1,440 |
| New Hampshire | $57,980 | 190 |
| Vermont | $57,620 | 360 |
| Rhode Island | $52,800 | 80 |
| New Jersey | $51,760 | 790 |
| Illinois | $50,160 | 2,350 |
| Arkansas | $50,070 | 920 |
Lowest-paying states
- Oklahoma: $36,630 median annual wage
- Texas: $38,340 median annual wage
- Alabama: $38,550 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $38,800 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $39,280 median annual wage
About this occupation
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 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.
- Cut timber to the right size, and shape and trim parts of joints to ensure a snug fit, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files.
- Install hardware, such as hinges, handles, catches, or drawer pulls, using hand tools.
- Draw up detailed specifications and discuss projects with customers.
- Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints, to ensure a tight fit and quality product.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 21.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 49.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.1% |
| Associate's degree | 6.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.7% |
| Master's degree | 1.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.6% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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