Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is $21.90 an hour ($45,550 a year). About 5,980 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($46,680). Indiana ranks 39th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.28 | $29,700 |
| 25% of workers | $18.00 | $37,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.90 | $45,550 |
| 75% of workers | $22.74 | $47,300 |
| 90% of workers | $27.88 | $57,980 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Evansville | $48,800 | 60 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $47,140 | 570 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $46,240 | 1,830 |
| Fort Wayne | $45,330 | 250 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $45,010 | 130 |
| Columbus | $37,450 | 60 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $62,870 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $60,180 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $41,600 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $46,400 |
| Upholsterers | $45,080 |
| Furniture Finishers | $43,220 |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | $42,620 |
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