Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $39,880 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.17
10th percentile $29,900
90th percentile $56,820
Employed locally 740
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,900
    25th
    $37,610
    50th (median)
    $39,880
    75th
    $48,040
    90th
    $56,820

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary vs area income 50% Median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary is 50% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $39,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,340
    Tyler, TX $38,380

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Houston, TX is $19.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Houston, TX is 13.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $29,900 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,610.