Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter Career

Job Description: Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products.


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Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$34,800

Median Hourly Wage

$16.73*

Total Employed Nationally

97,980


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.