Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters is $22.50 an hour ($46,790 a year). About 2,070 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($46,680). Wisconsin ranks 29th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.46 | $38,390 |
| 25% of workers | $19.50 | $40,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.50 | $46,790 |
| 75% of workers | $27.25 | $56,680 |
| 90% of workers | $29.34 | $61,040 |
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | $58,620 | 80 |
| Fond du Lac | $50,590 | 40 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $48,900 | 350 |
| Appleton | $48,480 | 80 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $46,830 | 40 |
| Green Bay | $45,930 | 300 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $45,390 | 70 |
| Wausau | $45,100 | 190 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)
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