SOC 517011

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

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. Excludes "Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders" (51-7040).

National Median

$46,020

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$46,020

Entry Level (10th pct)

$34,700

Experienced (90th pct)

$63,220

Total Employed

79,540

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$34,700 - $38,240
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$38,240 - $54,010
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$54,010 - $63,220

Highest Paying Locations for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Burlington-South Burlington, VT

$63,700

+38.4% vs national

Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

$62,940

+36.8% vs national

Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

$62,090

+34.9% vs national

Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

$61,190

+33.0% vs national

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

$59,600

+29.5% vs national

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$63,700	70
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area	$62,940	80
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$62,090	40
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT	$61,190	30
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$59,600	750
Reno, NV	$59,390	130
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$59,340	2,820
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$58,440	60
Peoria, IL	$58,150	50
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$57,600	760
New York	$57,550	3,290
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$57,440	240
Maryland	$57,200	400
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$57,020	330
Barnstable Town, MA	$56,500	N/A
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$56,300	580
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$55,970	140
Boulder, CO	$55,860	100
Kingston, NY	$55,120	70
Salinas, CA	$54,850	40
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$54,160	1,510
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$54,080	140
Delaware	$53,830	90
Ann Arbor, MI	$53,690	30
Massachusetts	$53,620	1,480
Connecticut	$53,010	940
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$52,400	110
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$52,150	90
Vermont	$52,150	280
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$52,140	30
Albuquerque, NM	$52,000	90
New Haven, CT	$52,000	110
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$51,930	860
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$51,750	40
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$51,610	320
New Jersey	$51,430	1,160
Maryland nonmetropolitan area	$51,340	60
Rhode Island	$51,140	140
Illinois	$51,110	2,020
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$51,100	320
Charlottesville, VA	$50,990	60
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$50,890	140
Helena, MT	$50,740	70
Savannah, GA	$50,440	240
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area	$50,350	40
Columbus, OH	$50,350	200
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC	$50,280	50
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$50,000	200
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area	$49,980	130
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$49,880	640

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters?

The national median annual salary for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters is $46,020, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenterss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenterss is Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median salary of $63,700.

How much can an experienced Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters make?

Top-earning Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenterss (90th percentile) make $63,220 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.