Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $50,350 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $38,650
90th percentile $78,370
Employed locally 40
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,650
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $50,350
    75th
    $63,110
    90th
    $78,370

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,900
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,040
    Machinists $60,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,180
    Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $37,590
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Massachusetts is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Massachusetts is 9.4% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,650 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.