Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in California
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in California earn a median of $49,030 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($46,680)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,360
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,740; the top 10% earn over $67,780. Nationally the range is $35,650 to $63,720.
States ranked near California
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- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$92,960 median in California
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- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$47,390 median in California
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in California
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make in California?
The median is $49,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,740 and the top 10% earn over $67,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 49 (+5% vs. the national median of $46,680). Living costs are not included.