Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,250 or more. The middle half of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in New York earn between $50,370 and $74,210.
- $46K10th
- $50K25th
- $60KMedian
- $74K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,890 | $5,241 | $30.24 |
| Median | $60,240 | $5,020 | $28.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,370 | $4,198 | $24.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,210 | $6,184 | $35.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in New York earn 5% more than the New York State average ($60,040) and 30% more than the U.S. average ($48,290). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $46,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $62,890 | $60,240 | $46,080 | $80,250 | 2,020 |
| New York State | $60,040 | $58,680 | $44,440 | $79,640 | 2,470 |
| 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 New York
On the average salary of $62,890, a single filer in New York takes home about $49,858 a year, or $4,155 a month and $1,918 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $50,785 | $4,232 |
| Working in NY | $49,858 | $4,155 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $62,890 buys what about $55,871 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 11.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in other New York cities
New York ranks 1st of 7 New York metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 New York: questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make an hour in New York?
$30.24 an hour on average, and $28.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cabinetmakers and bench carpenters take-home pay in New York?
About $49,858 a year ($4,155 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,890. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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