Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $46,940 +2% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $36,070
90th percentile $65,040
Employed locally 290
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,070
    25th
    $40,140
    50th (median)
    $46,940
    75th
    $56,730
    90th
    $65,040

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary vs area income 61% Median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary is 39% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $61,190
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $51,610
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,590
    Madison, WI $49,420
    Fond du Lac, WI $48,950
    Appleton, WI $48,610

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Milwaukee, WI is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,070 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,140.