Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary by State
The national median pay for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is $46,680 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,630 in Oklahoma to $60,090 in Delaware.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,650
- 25th percentile
- $38,830
- Median
- $46,680
- 75th percentile
- $55,760
- Top 10%
- $63,720
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 77,170 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $60,090 | +29% | $31,200 | $70,110 | 60 |
| 2 | New York | $58,680 | +26% | $44,440 | $79,640 | 2,470 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $58,100 | +24% | $41,310 | $76,690 | 740 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $58,040 | +24% | $42,120 | $79,860 | 1,440 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $57,980 | +24% | $39,470 | $72,540 | 190 |
| 6 | Vermont | $57,620 | +23% | $44,720 | $78,800 | 360 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $52,800 | +13% | $40,740 | $74,730 | 80 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $51,760 | +11% | $38,090 | $76,670 | 790 |
| 9 | Illinois | $50,160 | +7% | $36,360 | $71,330 | 2,350 |
| 10 | Arkansas | $50,070 | +7% | $35,170 | $104,530 | 920 |
| 11 | Colorado | $49,610 | +6% | $38,500 | $64,890 | 1,300 |
| 12 | Maryland | $49,180 | +5% | $33,430 | $68,020 | 610 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $49,050 | +5% | $36,070 | $70,160 | 160 |
| 14 | California | $49,030 | +5% | $38,740 | $67,780 | 7,360 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $48,740 | +4% | $38,960 | $63,310 | 2,340 |
| 16 | Washington | $48,710 | +4% | $39,590 | $66,570 | 1,350 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $48,600 | +4% | $37,210 | $64,780 | 230 |
| 18 | Michigan | $48,550 | +4% | $39,810 | $64,420 | 1,120 |
| 19 | Maine | $48,150 | +3% | $36,540 | $61,290 | 940 |
| 20 | Montana | $47,920 | +3% | $37,800 | $62,240 | 510 |
| 21 | Nevada | $47,780 | +2% | $36,400 | $74,460 | 450 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $47,680 | +2% | $34,320 | $61,350 | 710 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $47,610 | +2% | $37,540 | $63,610 | 3,300 |
| 24 | Ohio | $47,430 | +2% | $35,560 | $58,960 | 3,110 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $47,210 | +1% | $40,200 | $59,470 | 170 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $47,140 | +1% | $38,380 | $61,960 | 220 |
| 27 | Iowa | $47,110 | +1% | $38,410 | $60,370 | 1,010 |
| 28 | Oregon | $46,910 | 0% | $36,610 | $58,660 | 2,190 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $46,790 | 0% | $38,390 | $61,040 | 2,070 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $46,440 | −1% | $35,780 | $62,400 | 1,570 |
| 31 | Utah | $46,390 | −1% | $35,000 | $61,120 | 2,120 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $46,380 | −1% | $35,230 | $58,240 | 90 |
| 33 | Florida | $46,360 | −1% | $36,650 | $61,940 | 3,490 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $46,010 | −1% | $34,850 | $58,410 | 2,900 |
| 35 | Missouri | $45,980 | −1% | $35,310 | $58,580 | 1,690 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $45,950 | −2% | $36,670 | $57,640 | 440 |
| 37 | Virginia | $45,910 | −2% | $33,280 | $63,800 | 2,170 |
| 38 | Arizona | $45,580 | −2% | $37,760 | $59,400 | 1,600 |
| 39 | Indiana | $45,550 | −2% | $29,700 | $57,980 | 5,980 |
| 40 | Idaho | $44,870 | −4% | $36,470 | $61,510 | 970 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $42,400 | −9% | $33,000 | $48,440 | 130 |
| 42 | Georgia | $42,280 | −9% | $30,930 | $58,610 | 3,740 |
| 43 | Kansas | $41,350 | −11% | $36,970 | $53,040 | 1,340 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $40,440 | −13% | $34,600 | $59,530 | 920 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $39,280 | −16% | $29,910 | $52,130 | 470 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $38,800 | −17% | $23,750 | $61,790 | 580 |
| 47 | Alabama | $38,550 | −17% | $29,680 | $48,560 | 1,760 |
| 48 | Texas | $38,340 | −18% | $28,700 | $53,210 | 5,530 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $36,630 | −22% | $28,580 | $59,960 | 1,020 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary questions
Which state pays cabinetmakers and bench carpenters the most?
Delaware, with a median of $60,090 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $46,680). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays cabinetmakers and bench carpenters the least?
Oklahoma, with a median of $36,630 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most cabinetmakers and bench carpenters work?
California has the most jobs, about 7,360, with a median of $49,030.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.