Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is $23.34 an hour ($48,550 a year). About 1,120 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($46,680). Michigan ranks 18th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.14 | $39,810 |
| 25% of workers | $22.12 | $46,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.34 | $48,550 |
| 75% of workers | $28.00 | $58,240 |
| 90% of workers | $30.97 | $64,420 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $49,550 | 420 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $48,550 | 290 |
| Traverse City | $47,030 | 40 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $61,680 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $47,680 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $45,250 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $47,950 |
| Model Makers, Metal and Plastic | $60,540 |
| Furniture Finishers | $45,260 |
| Upholsterers | $44,890 |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | $40,260 |
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