Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is $19.44 an hour ($40,440 a year). About 920 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($46,680). Kentucky ranks 44th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.64 | $34,600 |
| 25% of workers | $17.94 | $37,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.44 | $40,440 |
| 75% of workers | $23.53 | $48,940 |
| 90% of workers | $28.62 | $59,530 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $45,830 | 510 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $38,650 | 70 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $52,680 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $38,080 |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | $36,810 |
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