Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is $27.90 an hour ($58,040 a year). About 1,440 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($46,680). Massachusetts ranks 4th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.25 | $42,120 |
| 25% of workers | $22.52 | $46,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.90 | $58,040 |
| 75% of workers | $31.15 | $64,780 |
| 90% of workers | $38.40 | $79,860 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $63,270 | 50 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $59,120 | 790 |
| Worcester | $54,780 | 300 |
| Springfield | $48,850 | 80 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $75,200 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $50,550 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $46,430 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $62,040 |
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