Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,970 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.14
10th percentile $35,690
90th percentile $48,880
Employed locally 500
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,690
    25th
    $37,960
    50th (median)
    $43,970
    75th
    $47,010
    90th
    $48,880

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,870
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,460
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Northwest Alabama is $21.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Northwest Alabama is 4.5% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,690 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,960.