Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $47,180 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.69
10th percentile $39,910
90th percentile $58,830
Employed locally 1,030
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,910
    25th
    $44,760
    50th (median)
    $47,180
    75th
    $51,410
    90th
    $58,830

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary vs area income 50% Median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary is 50% 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
    Jonesboro, AR $66,860
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $61,190
    Rockford, IL $60,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,340
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $58,440
    Peoria, IL $58,150

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians$61,410
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,940
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Portland, OR-WA is $22.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Portland, OR-WA is 2.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,910 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,760.