Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $47,870 +4% vs national
Median hourly $23.01
10th percentile $39,220
90th percentile $76,370
Employed locally 600
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,220
    25th
    $44,550
    50th (median)
    $47,870
    75th
    $59,450
    90th
    $76,370

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary vs area income 51% Median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary is 49% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $59,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,020
    Salinas, CA $54,850
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $54,160
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $51,930

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,080
    Production Workers, All Other $37,900
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,880
    Bakers $39,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Sacramento, CA is $23.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Sacramento, CA is 4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,220 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,550.