Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for cabinetmakers and bench carpenterss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Arkansas$60,650
- New York$60,040
- Massachusetts$58,350
- Vermont$58,190
- Connecticut$57,850
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Texas$40,020
- Alabama$40,220
- Oklahoma$40,300
- Mississippi$40,310
- West Virginia$41,910
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas | $60,650 | $50,070 | $29 | +25.6% | 920 |
| 2 | New York | $60,040 | $58,680 | $29 | +24.3% | 2,470 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $58,350 | $58,040 | $28 | +20.8% | 1,440 |
| 4 | Vermont | $58,190 | $57,620 | $28 | +20.5% | 360 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $57,850 | $58,100 | $28 | +19.8% | 740 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $56,470 | $51,760 | $27 | +16.9% | 790 |
| 7 | Delaware | $55,900 | $60,090 | $27 | +15.8% | 60 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $55,900 | $57,980 | $27 | +15.8% | 190 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $55,500 | $52,800 | $27 | +14.9% | 80 |
| 10 | Illinois | $53,650 | $50,160 | $26 | +11.1% | 2,350 |
| 11 | California | $53,030 | $49,030 | $26 | +9.8% | 7,360 |
| 12 | Washington | $52,820 | $48,710 | $25 | +9.4% | 1,350 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $52,480 | $49,050 | $25 | +8.7% | 160 |
| 14 | Colorado | $52,100 | $49,610 | $25 | +7.9% | 1,300 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $52,050 | $48,740 | $25 | +7.8% | 2,340 |
| 16 | Nevada | $51,180 | $47,780 | $25 | +6% | 450 |
| 17 | Michigan | $51,110 | $48,550 | $25 | +5.8% | 1,120 |
| 18 | Maryland | $50,910 | $49,180 | $24 | +5.4% | 610 |
| 19 | Maine | $50,820 | $48,150 | $24 | +5.2% | 940 |
| 20 | Montana | $50,700 | $47,920 | $24 | +5% | 510 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $50,270 | $47,610 | $24 | +4.1% | 3,300 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $49,840 | $47,210 | $24 | +3.2% | 170 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $49,750 | $48,600 | $24 | +3% | 230 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $48,880 | $46,790 | $24 | +1.2% | 2,070 |
| 25 | Iowa | $48,760 | $47,110 | $23 | +1% | 1,010 |
| 26 | Virginia | $47,870 | $45,910 | $23 | -0.9% | 2,170 |
| 27 | Florida | $47,530 | $46,360 | $23 | -1.6% | 3,490 |
| 28 | Oregon | $47,510 | $46,910 | $23 | -1.6% | 2,190 |
| 29 | Ohio | $47,310 | $47,430 | $23 | -2% | 3,110 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $47,310 | $47,680 | $23 | -2% | 710 |
| 31 | Arizona | $47,200 | $45,580 | $23 | -2.3% | 1,600 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $46,970 | $46,440 | $23 | -2.7% | 1,570 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $46,890 | $47,140 | $23 | -2.9% | 220 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $46,820 | $46,380 | $23 | -3% | 90 |
| 35 | Idaho | $46,670 | $44,870 | $22 | -3.4% | 970 |
| 36 | Utah | $46,600 | $46,390 | $22 | -3.5% | 2,120 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $46,410 | $45,950 | $22 | -3.9% | 440 |
| 38 | Missouri | $46,230 | $45,980 | $22 | -4.3% | 1,690 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $45,880 | $46,010 | $22 | -5% | 2,900 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $43,940 | $40,440 | $21 | -9% | 920 |
| 41 | Georgia | $43,820 | $42,280 | $21 | -9.3% | 3,740 |
| 42 | Indiana | $43,630 | $45,550 | $21 | -9.7% | 5,980 |
| 43 | Kansas | $43,460 | $41,350 | $21 | -10% | 1,340 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $42,280 | $39,280 | $20 | -12.4% | 470 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $41,910 | $42,400 | $20 | -13.2% | 130 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $40,310 | $38,800 | $19 | -16.5% | 580 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $40,300 | $36,630 | $19 | -16.5% | 1,020 |
| 48 | Alabama | $40,220 | $38,550 | $19 | -16.7% | 1,760 |
| 49 | Texas | $40,020 | $38,340 | $19 | -17.1% | 5,530 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 302 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonesboro, AR | $66,860 | $64,070 | 40 |
| 2 | Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $66,040 | $60,160 | 50 |
| 3 | Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $64,130 | $61,610 | 70 |
| 4 | Barnstable Town, MA | $63,270 | $65,770 | 50 |
| 5 | Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $62,090 | $58,950 | 60 |
| 6 | Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $60,900 | $56,970 | 40 |
| 7 | Rockford, IL | $60,900 | $54,840 | 70 |
| 8 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $60,390 | $58,720 | 50 |
| 9 | New Haven, CT | $60,340 | $58,580 | 80 |
| 10 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $60,240 | $62,890 | 2,020 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing cabinetmakers and bench carpenterss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $71,720 | $70,790 | 230 |
| 2 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $71,720 | $70,790 | 230 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $71,090 | $68,950 | 300 |
| 4 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $71,090 | $68,950 | 300 |
| 5 | Support Activities for Transportation | $70,860 | $64,020 | 50 |
| 6 | Support Activities for Air Transportation | $70,860 | $64,020 | 50 |
| 7 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $70,160 | $67,140 | 360 |
| 8 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $65,260 | $63,650 | 90 |
| 9 | Building Equipment Contractors | $64,390 | $62,520 | — |
| 10 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $63,960 | $64,720 | 350 |
| 11 | Specialized Design Services | $63,960 | $64,620 | 350 |
| 12 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $63,960 | $64,720 | 350 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make in the U.S.?
The median cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary in the United States is $46,680 per year (mean $48,290), and about 80% earn between $35,650 and $63,720.
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make per hour?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $48,290 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays cabinetmakers and bench carpenters the most?
Arkansas has the highest average pay for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters at $60,650 per year (median $50,070).
What is the job outlook for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters?
Employment is projected to change -1.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 8,100 openings per year.