Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,330 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.39
10th percentile $37,370
90th percentile $56,380
Employed locally 200
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,370
    25th
    $40,090
    50th (median)
    $40,330
    75th
    $46,640
    90th
    $56,380

    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 Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,140
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $56,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Northeast Iowa is $19.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Northeast Iowa is 12.4% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,370 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,090.