Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,470 or more. The middle half of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Louisville earn between $38,270 and $48,480.
- $36K10th
- $38K25th
- $46KMedian
- $48K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,180 | $3,848 | $22.20 |
| Median | $45,830 | $3,819 | $22.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,270 | $3,189 | $18.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,480 | $4,040 | $23.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Louisville earn 5% more than the Kentucky average ($43,940) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($48,290). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $46,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $46,180 | $45,830 | $36,150 | $60,470 | 510 |
| Kentucky | $43,940 | $40,440 | $34,600 | $59,530 | 920 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $46,180, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $36,771 a year, or $3,064 a month and $1,414 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $37,930 | $3,161 |
| Working in KY | $36,771 | $3,064 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $46,180 buys what about $49,616 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$46,180
- Lexington$42,570
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 Louisville: questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make an hour in Louisville?
$22.20 an hour on average, and $22.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cabinetmakers and bench carpenters take-home pay in Louisville?
About $36,771 a year ($3,064 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,180. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.51, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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