Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,940 +36.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.26
10th percentile $45,590
90th percentile $74,190
Employed locally 80
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,590
    25th
    $47,990
    50th (median)
    $62,940
    75th
    $64,340
    90th
    $74,190

    Top-paying metros for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jonesboro, AR $66,860
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $63,700
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $62,090
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $61,190
    Rockford, IL $60,900
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $59,600

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,920
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,940
    Machinists $57,210
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,120
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Connecticut is $30.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Connecticut is 36.8% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,590 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,990.