Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $47,150 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.67
10th percentile $36,910
90th percentile $63,430
Employed locally 70
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,910
    25th
    $42,980
    50th (median)
    $47,150
    75th
    $53,860
    90th
    $63,430

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary vs area income 69% Median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary is 31% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $59,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,020
    Salinas, CA $54,850
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $54,160
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $51,930

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,700
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $43,680
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $75,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Chico, CA is $22.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Chico, CA is 2.5% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,910 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,980.