Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is $22.89 an hour ($47,610 a year). About 3,300 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($46,680). Pennsylvania ranks 23rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.05 | $37,540 |
| 25% of workers | $19.66 | $40,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.89 | $47,610 |
| 75% of workers | $28.48 | $59,240 |
| 90% of workers | $30.58 | $63,610 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $54,080 | 310 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $52,430 | 1,010 |
| Reading | $49,540 | 180 |
| Johnstown | $48,300 | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $48,120 | 100 |
| York-Hanover | $46,930 | 100 |
| Lancaster | $46,850 | 530 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $46,470 | 90 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $45,840 | 240 |
| Erie | $45,420 | 50 |
| Gettysburg | $44,450 | 40 |
| State College | $44,020 | 40 |
| Chambersburg | $40,260 | 60 |
| Williamsport | $37,240 | 30 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $59,370 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $44,980 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $51,640 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $45,310 |
| Furniture Finishers | $47,450 |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | $40,590 |
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