Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $40,720 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.58
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $49,920
Employed locally 60
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $36,510
    50th (median)
    $40,720
    75th
    $47,600
    90th
    $49,920

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary vs area income 65% Median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary is 35% 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
    Savannah, GA $50,440
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $50,000
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $48,500
    Michigan $46,640
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $46,400
    Gainesville, FL $46,090

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,020
    Production Workers, All Other$39,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Athens, GA is $19.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Athens, GA is 11.5% below 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,510.