Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $46,920 +2% vs national
Median hourly $22.56
10th percentile $36,140
90th percentile $62,150
Employed locally 440
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,140
    25th
    $39,520
    50th (median)
    $46,920
    75th
    $50,920
    90th
    $62,150

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary vs area income 48% Median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary is 52% 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
    Waco, TX $41,910
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $40,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,880
    Killeen-Temple, TX $39,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,340
    Tyler, TX $38,380

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Austin, TX is $22.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Austin, TX is 2% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,140 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,520.