Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $52,400 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.19
10th percentile $37,060
90th percentile $75,250
Employed locally 110
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,060
    25th
    $45,340
    50th (median)
    $52,400
    75th
    $64,340
    90th
    $75,250

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary vs area income 61% Median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jonesboro, AR $66,860
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $63,700
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,940
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $62,090
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $61,190
    Rockford, IL $60,900

    Nearby metros — Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,020
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $55,970
    Kingston, NY $55,120
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $50,000
    Rochester, NY $48,700

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,340
    Machinists $64,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Albany, NY is $25.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.40 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salaries?

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Albany, NY is 13.9% above the national median of $46,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Albany?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,060 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,340.