Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary
Skilled trades · OCC code 51-7011 · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in the US earn a median of $46,020 per year (mean $47,460) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey — that is -7.0% versus the $49,500 median for all US jobs, close to the US median wage for all jobs. The middle half earn between $38,240 and $54,010; the top 10% earn $63,220 or more. The median hourly wage is $22.12. About 79,540 are employed nationally. The highest-paying state is New York ($57,550). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer, experience and location.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay range (national percentiles)
What cabinetmakers and bench carpenters earn across the pay distribution, nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2024):
| Pay level | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-paid 10%) | $34,700 |
| 25th percentile | $38,240 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $46,020 |
| Mean (average) | $47,460 |
| 75th percentile | $54,010 |
| 90th percentile (highest-paid 10%) | $63,220 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
A dash (—) means BLS did not release that figure; a plus (+) means the wage is at or above the BLS top code of $239,200/yr. See what wage percentiles mean or check where your salary ranks.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary by state
Median and mean wage for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in each of the 49 states with published data, highest median first. The national median is $46,020.
| # | State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $57,550 | $57,910 | 3,290 |
| 2 | Maryland | $57,200 | $58,420 | 400 |
| 3 | Delaware | $53,830 | $51,620 | 90 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $53,620 | $55,230 | 1,480 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $53,010 | $55,960 | 940 |
| 6 | Vermont | $52,150 | $54,950 | 280 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $51,430 | $58,230 | 1,160 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $51,140 | $54,870 | 140 |
| 9 | Illinois | $51,110 | $52,450 | 2,020 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $49,430 | $49,990 | 140 |
| 11 | Nevada | $49,270 | $53,300 | 520 |
| 12 | Arkansas | $48,600 | $59,390 | 1,080 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $48,420 | $47,530 | 210 |
| 14 | Ohio | $48,160 | $47,900 | 3,160 |
| 15 | Colorado | $47,920 | $50,240 | 1,370 |
| 16 | California | $47,870 | $51,780 | 8,560 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $47,650 | $52,010 | 150 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $47,330 | $49,080 | 2,770 |
| 19 | Montana | $47,170 | $48,190 | 570 |
| 20 | Washington | $46,920 | $49,440 | 1,400 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $46,890 | $46,720 | 840 |
| 22 | Florida | $46,870 | $48,300 | 3,620 |
| 23 | Utah | $46,750 | $47,170 | 2,040 |
| 24 | Iowa | $46,640 | $47,140 | 1,310 |
| 25 | Michigan | $46,640 | $48,410 | 1,240 |
| 26 | Oregon | $46,600 | $46,920 | 1,760 |
| 27 | Maine | $46,230 | $51,210 | 800 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $46,150 | $46,450 | 1,900 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $45,320 | $46,640 | 3,880 |
| 30 | Virginia | $45,260 | $46,260 | 1,770 |
| 31 | Missouri | $45,130 | $44,680 | 2,300 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $44,740 | $46,920 | 130 |
| 33 | Idaho | $44,490 | $44,350 | 1,000 |
| 34 | Arizona | $43,930 | $44,860 | 1,440 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $43,920 | $44,180 | 390 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $43,460 | $45,300 | 370 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $42,680 | $43,870 | 2,420 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $42,400 | $45,400 | 320 |
| 39 | Georgia | $42,210 | $43,910 | 3,780 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $41,600 | $43,590 | 1,300 |
| 41 | Alabama | $39,710 | $41,240 | 1,930 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $39,200 | $43,340 | 850 |
| 43 | Texas | $39,070 | $40,760 | 5,660 |
| 44 | Kansas | $38,800 | $40,850 | 1,740 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $38,800 | $43,170 | 110 |
| 46 | Indiana | $38,750 | $41,980 | 5,050 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $38,460 | $39,220 | 790 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $37,690 | $41,030 | 170 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $37,630 | $40,880 | 780 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Highest median: New York ($57,550). Lowest: Oklahoma ($37,630).
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| Occupation | Median wage | Mean wage | vs US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (this job) | $46,020 | $47,460 | -7.0% |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $45,980 | $46,280 | -7.1% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $46,290 | $47,640 | -6.5% |
| Construction Laborers | $46,730 | $51,260 | -5.6% |
| Dental Assistants | $47,300 | $48,860 | -4.4% |
| Medical Assistants | $44,200 | $44,720 | -10.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make?
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters earn a national median of $46,020 per year (mean $47,460) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey. The middle half earn between $38,240 (25th percentile) and $54,010 (75th percentile); the top 10% earn $63,220 or more and the bottom 10% earn under $34,700. These are gross, pre-tax wages.
What is the hourly wage for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters?
The median hourly wage is $22.12 and the mean is $22.82 (BLS OEWS, May 2024). BLS reports some occupations only as annual wages, in which case hourly figures are shown as a dash.
Which state pays cabinetmakers and bench carpenters the most?
New York has the highest median wage for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters at $57,550, versus a national median of $46,020. State pay reflects local cost of living, demand and industry mix. See the full state table on this page.
How many cabinetmakers and bench carpenters are there in the US?
BLS estimates about 79,540 cabinetmakers and bench carpenters are employed in the US (OEWS, May 2024). Among the 124 occupations tracked here, this job ranks #103 of 124 by median pay.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 (OCC 51-7011), gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. OEWS figures are survey estimates and reflect pay before tax. Your actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, industry and location. This is information, not financial or career advice — see our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20