Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $49,760 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.92
10th percentile $37,150
90th percentile $54,270
Employed locally 750
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,150
    25th
    $46,920
    50th (median)
    $49,760
    75th
    $50,040
    90th
    $54,270

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary vs area income 73% Median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary is 27% 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
    Columbus, OH $50,350
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,920
    Canton-Massillon, OH $48,790
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $48,720
    Ohio $48,160
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $47,960

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Cleveland, OH is $23.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Cleveland, OH is 8.1% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,150 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,920.