Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $52,000 +13% vs national
Median hourly $25.00
10th percentile $38,810
90th percentile $57,210
Employed locally 90
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,810
    25th
    $39,760
    50th (median)
    $52,000
    75th
    $52,000
    90th
    $57,210

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary vs area income 76% Median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary is 24% 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
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,940
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $58,440
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $52,150
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $51,340
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $50,350
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $49,980

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,270
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,680
    Production Workers, All Other $37,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Albuquerque, NM is $25.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Albuquerque, NM is 13% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,810 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,760.