Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $57,020 +23.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.42
10th percentile $45,840
90th percentile $78,380
Employed locally 330
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,840
    25th
    $48,280
    50th (median)
    $57,020
    75th
    $69,720
    90th
    $78,380

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary vs area income 36% Median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary is 64% 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
    Salinas, CA $54,850
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $54,160
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $51,930
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,590

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in San Jose, CA is $27.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in San Jose, CA is 23.9% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,840 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,280.