Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is $18.43 an hour ($38,340 a year). About 5,530 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($46,680). Texas ranks 48th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.80 | $28,700 |
| 25% of workers | $16.72 | $34,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.43 | $38,340 |
| 75% of workers | $22.00 | $45,750 |
| 90% of workers | $25.58 | $53,210 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $43,990 | 450 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $39,240 | 760 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $38,760 | 2,370 |
| Killeen-Temple | $38,030 | 90 |
| College Station-Bryan | $38,010 | 110 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $37,340 | 340 |
| Tyler | $36,780 | 50 |
| Waco | $36,720 | 110 |
| Amarillo | $36,690 | 50 |
| Lubbock | $36,360 | 70 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $34,810 | 50 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $48,900 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $48,490 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $40,010 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $33,840 |
| Furniture Finishers | $36,350 |
| Upholsterers | $42,930 |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | $36,740 |
Other job titles for this job
Open cabinetmakers and bench carpenters jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring cabinetmakers and bench carpenters? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.