SOC 51-7011 · May 2025 · United States
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters across the United States is $46,680 per year, measured over 77,170 jobs. The highest state median is in Delaware, at $60,090.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Pay for this occupation varies by 64.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Delaware pays $60,090 and Oklahoma pays $36,630.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $60,090 | 60 | |
| 2 | New York | $58,680 | 2,470 | |
| 3 | Connecticut | $58,100 | 740 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $58,040 | 1,440 | |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $57,980 | 190 | |
| 6 | Vermont | $57,620 | 360 | |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $52,800 | 80 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $51,760 | 790 | |
| 9 | Illinois | $50,160 | 2,350 | |
| 10 | Arkansas | $50,070 | 920 |
States with the most Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 7,360 | $49,030 | |
| 2 | Indiana | 5,980 | $45,550 | |
| 3 | Texas | 5,530 | $38,340 | |
| 4 | Georgia | 3,740 | $42,280 | |
| 5 | Florida | 3,490 | $46,360 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 3,300 | $47,610 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 3,110 | $47,430 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 2,900 | $46,010 | |
| 9 | New York | 2,470 | $58,680 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 2,350 | $50,160 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonesboro | $66,860 | 40 |
| 2 | Norwich | $66,040 | 50 |
| 3 | Burlington | $64,130 | 70 |
| 4 | Barnstable Town | $63,270 | 50 |
| 5 | Rockford | $60,900 | 70 |
| 6 | Atlantic City | $60,390 | 50 |
| 7 | New Haven | $60,340 | 80 |
| 8 | New York | $60,240 | 2,020 |
| 9 | Peoria | $60,040 | 50 |
| 10 | San Francisco | $59,870 | 660 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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