Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $41,910 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.15
10th percentile $27,070
90th percentile $49,150
Employed locally 110
National median $46,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,070
    25th
    $35,940
    50th (median)
    $41,910
    75th
    $46,040
    90th
    $49,150

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary vs area income 66% Median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary is 34% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $46,920
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $40,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,880
    Killeen-Temple, TX $39,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,340
    Tyler, TX $38,380

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers$33,120
    Food Batchmakers$34,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Waco, TX is $20.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Waco, TX is 8.9% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $27,070 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,940.