How Much Does a Cabinet Maker Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$46,680
Cabinet makers in the U.S. earn a median of $46,680 a year, or $22.44 an hour. Half of cabinet makers earn more than $46,680 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $63,720.
Pay percentiles for cabinet makers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17.14 | $35,650 |
| 25th | $18.67 | $38,830 |
| 50th (median) | $22.44 | $46,680 |
| 75th | $26.81 | $55,760 |
| 90th | $30.64 | $63,720 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters (SOC 51-7011). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for cabinet makers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $60,090 | $28.89 | +29% |
| New York | $58,680 | $28.21 | +26% |
| Connecticut | $58,100 | $27.93 | +24% |
| Massachusetts | $58,040 | $27.90 | +24% |
| New Hampshire | $57,980 | $27.88 | +24% |
| Vermont | $57,620 | $27.70 | +23% |
| Rhode Island | $52,800 | $25.38 | +13% |
| New Jersey | $51,760 | $24.88 | +11% |
| Illinois | $50,160 | $24.12 | +7% |
| Arkansas | $50,070 | $24.07 | +7% |
| United States | $46,680 | $22.44 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many cabinet makers are there?
BLS counts about 77,170 cabinet makers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters”. The most jobs are in California (7,360), Indiana (5,980) and Texas (5,530).
The mean (average) annual wage is $48,290, higher than the median of $46,680.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $3,890
- Biweekly
- $1,795
- Weekly
- $898
- Daily (8 hours)
- $180
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cabinet makers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for cabinet makers is $22.44. The middle 50% earn between $18.67 and $26.81 an hour.
Which state pays cabinet makers the most?
Delaware has the highest median wage for cabinet makers at $60,090, +29% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for cabinet makers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of cabinet makers earn less than $35,650 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.