Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in California
In California, the median pay for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is $23.57 an hour ($49,030 a year). About 7,360 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($46,680). California ranks 14th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.62 | $38,740 |
| 25% of workers | $22.07 | $45,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.57 | $49,030 |
| 75% of workers | $28.57 | $59,420 |
| 90% of workers | $32.59 | $67,780 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $59,870 | 660 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $58,620 | 320 |
| Vallejo | $55,450 | 80 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $51,020 | 680 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $49,610 | 130 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $49,340 | 70 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $48,850 | 140 |
| Chico | $48,750 | 80 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $48,460 | 50 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $48,130 | 80 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $47,960 | 2,630 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $47,950 | 660 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $47,880 | 810 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $47,720 | 170 |
| Salinas | $47,250 | 30 |
| Modesto | $47,240 | 160 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $46,080 | 70 |
| Fresno | $45,340 | 110 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -2.9% over ten years, declining · about 6,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $75,920 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $49,190 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $46,370 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $57,590 |
| Upholsterers | $48,580 |
| Furniture Finishers | $49,080 |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | $47,390 |
| Woodworkers, All Other | $47,860 |
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