Cabinetmaker Salary Overview

The average salary for a cabinetmaker in the United States is approximately $14,324 per year. Salaries can vary significantly based on experience, location, and the type of cabinetmaking work performed.

Salary Breakdown

• Bottom 20%: $10,215 per year (approximately $4.91 per hour)
• Median: $14,324 per year (approximately $6.89 per hour)
• Top 20%: $20,086 per year (approximately $9.66 per hour)

Cabinetmaker Earnings by Seniority

• 90th Percentile (Top-level):
  • Earnings: $20,086 per year
  • Hourly Wage: $9.66
• 75th Percentile (Senior-level):
  • Earnings: $17,114 per year
  • Hourly Wage: $8.23
• 50th Percentile (Mid-level):
  • Earnings: $14,324 per year
  • Hourly Wage: $6.89
• 25th Percentile (Junior-level):
  • Earnings: $11,989 per year
  • Hourly Wage: $5.76
• 10th Percentile (Starting level):
  • Earnings: $10,215 per year
  • Hourly Wage: $4.91

Cabinetmaker Salary by State

State	Average Salary
District of Columbia	$57,060
Hawaii	$48,980
Massachusetts	$48,980
Connecticut	$47,910
New Jersey	$47,530
New Hampshire	$46,550
Nevada	$46,300
Rhode Island	$46,020
North Dakota	$45,660
Delaware	$45,640
Alaska	$44,840
New York	$43,880
Washington	$40,720
Colorado	$39,840
Iowa	$38,810
Pennsylvania	$38,770
California	$38,710
Vermont	$38,520
Wisconsin	$38,460
Montana	$38,090
Illinois	$37,880
Indiana	$37,710
Kansas	$37,710
Maryland	$37,710
Oregon	$37,710
Florida	$37,660
Michigan	$37,660
Minnesota	$37,630
Virginia	$37,570
Idaho	$37,550
Maine	$37,550
Ohio	$37,540
South Carolina	$37,140
Nebraska	$36,990
Wyoming	$36,940
Utah	$36,880
Arizona	$36,740
Georgia	$36,590
Missouri	$36,480
New Mexico	$36,310
Kentucky	$36,210
Louisiana	$36,200
Oklahoma	$35,970
North Carolina	$35,710
Tennessee	$34,940
South Dakota	$30,280
Mississippi	$30,110
Texas	$30,070
Arkansas	$30,010
Alabama	$29,880
West Virginia	$29,250
Puerto Rico	$18,270

Comparison with Similar Careers

Cabinetmakers earn about the same as other related professions but generally make less than printing workers and slightly more than furniture finishers. Here’s a comparison of median salaries:

Career	Median Salary
Printing Worker	$18,000
Molding and Casting Worker	$17,000
Professional Painter	$17,000
Metal Worker	$15,000
Cabinetmaker	$14,000
Drywall Installer	$13,000
Construction Worker	$12,000
Roofer	$12,000
Stone Cutter	$11,000
Furniture Finisher	$9,000

Conclusion

Cabinetmaking offers a modest salary relative to other skilled trades. While earnings can start low, there is potential for higher wages with experience and specialization, particularly in states with a higher cost of living or greater demand for custom woodworking services.