Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay range in Rockford
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,770 or more. The middle half of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Rockford earn between $46,970 and $63,770.
- $36K10th
- $47K25th
- $61KMedian
- $64K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,840 | $4,570 | $26.37 |
| Median | $60,900 | $5,075 | $29.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,970 | $3,914 | $22.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,770 | $5,314 | $30.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Rockford vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Rockford earn about the same as the Illinois average ($53,650) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($48,290). At the median the gap is +30% against the U.S. median of $46,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | $54,840 | $60,900 | $36,220 | $63,770 | 70 |
| Illinois | $53,650 | $50,160 | $36,360 | $71,330 | 2,350 |
| United States | $48,290 | $46,680 | $35,650 | $63,720 | 77,170 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary after taxes in Rockford
On the average salary of $54,840, a single filer in Rockford takes home about $43,670 a year, or $3,639 a month and $1,680 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Rockford a good place for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rockford area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $54,840 buys what about $59,509 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Rockford ($47,120). A typical home costs $221,368, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in other Illinois cities
Rockford ranks 2nd of 3 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($56,390).
Highest-paying cities for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters
Barnstable, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($65,770).
- Barnstable, MA$65,770
- Jonesboro, AR$64,070
- New York, NY$62,890
- Bremerton, WA$62,800
- Burlington, VT$61,610
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Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Rockford: questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make an hour in Rockford?
$26.36 an hour on average, and $29.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cabinetmakers and bench carpenters take-home pay in Rockford?
About $43,670 a year ($3,639 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,840.
Do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters earn more in Rockford than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more than the U.S. average for this job ($48,290).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-7011; area Rockford, IL (40420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.08, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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