Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,500 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $38,590
90th percentile $59,020
Employed locally 110
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,590
    25th
    $39,990
    50th (median)
    $48,500
    75th
    $50,840
    90th
    $59,020

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$40,750
    Food Batchmakers$34,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Southeast Minnesota is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Southeast Minnesota is 5.4% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,590 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,990.