Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is $28.21 an hour ($58,680 a year). About 2,470 people work in this job there.
That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($46,680). New York ranks 2nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.37 | $44,440 |
| 25% of workers | $23.22 | $48,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.21 | $58,680 |
| 75% of workers | $34.18 | $71,100 |
| 90% of workers | $38.29 | $79,640 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $60,240 | 2,020 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $57,170 | 80 |
| Kingston | $56,910 | 50 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $53,670 | 130 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $51,020 | 90 |
| Rochester | $48,210 | 150 |
| Syracuse | $47,860 | 110 |
New York 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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $72,330 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $55,080 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $43,720 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $45,940 |
| Furniture Finishers | $48,340 |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | $42,250 |
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