Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is $22.12 an hour ($46,010 a year). About 2,900 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($46,680). North Carolina ranks 34th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.75 | $34,850 |
| 25% of workers | $18.39 | $38,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.12 | $46,010 |
| 75% of workers | $23.93 | $49,780 |
| 90% of workers | $28.08 | $58,410 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $47,530 | 70 |
| Wilmington | $47,520 | 100 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $47,420 | 290 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $47,060 | 790 |
| Asheville | $45,970 | 80 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $45,440 | 240 |
| Winston-Salem | $45,230 | 190 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $44,920 | 360 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $49,100 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $37,550 |
| Upholsterers | $50,600 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $48,990 |
| Furniture Finishers | $39,920 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $38,190 |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | $38,100 |
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