Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $43,160 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.75
10th percentile $31,710
90th percentile $57,880
Employed locally 270
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,710
    25th
    $36,000
    50th (median)
    $43,160
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $57,880

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary vs area income 62% Median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary is 38% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,020
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,300
    Salinas, CA $54,850
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $54,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $52,400
    Albuquerque, NM $52,000

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$42,390
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,560
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Birmingham, AL is $20.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Birmingham, AL is 6.2% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,710 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,000.