Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $36,730 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.66
10th percentile $29,320
90th percentile $47,200
Employed locally 110
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,320
    25th
    $33,260
    50th (median)
    $36,730
    75th
    $42,150
    90th
    $47,200

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 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
    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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,340

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$31,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$56,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$35,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$38,540
    Sewing Machine Operators$20,760
    Bakers$27,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in El Paso, TX is $17.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in El Paso, TX is 20.2% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $29,320 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,260.