Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $39,340 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.91
10th percentile $30,930
90th percentile $50,160
Employed locally 2,360
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,930
    25th
    $34,700
    50th (median)
    $39,340
    75th
    $46,040
    90th
    $50,160

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary vs area income 45% Median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary is 55% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $46,920
    Waco, TX $41,910
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $40,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,880
    Killeen-Temple, TX $39,390
    Tyler, TX $38,380

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Dallas, TX is $18.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Dallas, TX is 14.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $30,930 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,700.