Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay range in Bellingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $66,670 or more. The middle half of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Bellingham earn between $45,660 and $59,790.
- $46K10th
- $46K25th
- $56KMedian
- $60K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,160 | $4,513 | $26.04 |
| Median | $55,880 | $4,657 | $26.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,660 | $3,805 | $21.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,790 | $4,982 | $28.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Bellingham vs. Washington and the U.S.
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Bellingham earn about the same as the Washington average ($52,820) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($48,290). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $46,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $54,160 | $55,880 | $45,580 | $66,670 | 50 |
| Washington | $52,820 | $48,710 | $39,590 | $66,570 | 1,350 |
| 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 Bellingham
On the average salary of $54,160, a single filer in Bellingham takes home about $45,698 a year, or $3,808 a month and $1,758 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Bellingham a good place for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bellingham area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $54,160 buys what about $52,413 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Bellingham ($57,820). A typical home costs $620,829, or 11.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in other Washington cities
Bellingham ranks 5th of 6 Washington metro areas for this job; Bremerton pays the most ($62,800).
- Bremerton$62,800
- Mount Vernon$55,570
- Seattle$55,080
- Olympia$54,450
- Bellingham$54,160
- Spokane$45,880
All Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salaries in Washington
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 Bellingham: questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make an hour in Bellingham?
$26.04 an hour on average, and $26.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cabinetmakers and bench carpenters take-home pay in Bellingham?
About $45,698 a year ($3,808 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,160. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters earn more in Bellingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Bellingham, WA (13380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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