Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,430 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.44
10th percentile $31,640
90th percentile $59,420
Employed locally 50
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,640
    25th
    $35,660
    50th (median)
    $40,430
    75th
    $46,050
    90th
    $59,420

    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 Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,360
    Machinists$48,210
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$35,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,480
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Northern Michigan is $19.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Northern Michigan is 12.1% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,640 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,660.