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Cabinet installer salary

Average cabinet installer salary

$41,193

$19.8 hourly rate

Entry-level cabinet installer salary
$29,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Cabinet Installer Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for a cabinet installer in the United States is $41,193 per year or $20 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on experience, location, and employer type.

In general, cabinet installers with more years in the field tend to earn higher salaries. For example, entry-level positions may start around $30,000, while those with extensive experience can earn upwards of $60,000.

Where Can Cabinet Installers Earn More?

Geographic location plays a crucial role in salary potential. States such as California, New York, and Texas often offer higher salaries due to increased demand and living costs. For instance, cabinet installers in California can expect to earn significantly more than the national average.

Job Opportunities

In addition to salary, cabinet installers can look for opportunities in various settings, including residential, commercial, and custom cabinetry. Many employers value certification and specialized training, which can enhance earning potential.

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Where can a Cabinet Installer earn more?

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MasterBrand Cabinets$52,845
ShelfGenie$39,160

Cabinet installer salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level cabinet installer$25,100$12.04
Mid-level cabinet installer$39,000$18.73
Senior-level cabinet installer$50,600$24.35

Cabinet installer salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a cabinet installer typically falls between $41,193 and $60,554.
zippia
$41,193yearly
glassdoor[1]
$47,758yearly
comparably[2]
$45,404yearly
Salary.com[3]
$60,554yearly
ZipRecruiter[4]
$49,795yearly

Average cabinet installer salary by state

The average cabinet installer salary in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average cabinet installer salary states are South Dakota, Virginia, and North Carolina.

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Highest paying states for cabinet installers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Connecticut$50,200$24.13
2Oregon$52,354$25.17
3Colorado$48,762$23.44
4North Dakota$45,673$21.96
5New Jersey$54,779$26.34
6California$53,157$25.56
7Michigan$47,095$22.64
8Washington$48,000$23.08
9Vermont$47,674$22.92
10Massachusetts$53,293$25.62
11Maine$45,443$21.85
12Montana$43,014$20.68
13Pennsylvania$49,038$23.58
14Nevada$43,144$20.74
15Rhode Island$48,792$23.46
16Minnesota$46,580$22.39
17New Hampshire$45,269$21.76
18Iowa$41,240$19.83
19Utah$40,559$19.50
20Arizona$40,396$19.42
21Maryland$43,423$20.88
22Wisconsin$42,475$20.42
23Wyoming$42,691$20.52
24Missouri$39,872$19.17
25New York$44,658$21.47
26Indiana$39,914$19.19
27Louisiana$38,652$18.58
28District of Columbia$48,712$23.42
29Delaware$43,203$20.77
30Illinois$41,845$20.12
31Tennessee$34,701$16.68
32Idaho$33,926$16.31
33Alaska$40,747$19.59
34Texas$36,389$17.49
35Ohio$35,758$17.19
36Mississippi$32,141$15.45
37Kentucky$39,092$18.79
38Florida$35,206$16.93
39Oklahoma$35,847$17.23
40Kansas$36,510$17.55
41Arkansas$34,605$16.64
42South Carolina$31,218$15.01
43New Mexico$33,555$16.13
44Virginia$30,934$14.87
45Georgia$29,468$14.17
46Hawaii$32,146$15.45
47Alabama$30,427$14.63
48West Virginia$31,029$14.92
49North Carolina$30,932$14.87
50South Dakota$30,959$14.88
51Nebraska$27,762$13.35

Highest paying cities for cabinet installers

The highest-paying cities for cabinet installers are Fremont, CA, Mount Laurel, NJ, and Denver, CO.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Fremont, CA$56,368$27.10
2Mount Laurel, NJ$53,315$25.63
3Denver, CO$48,843$23.48
4Kirkland, WA$48,200$23.17
5Minneapolis, MN$46,548$22.38
6Watertown, NY$44,121$21.21
7Arlington Heights, IL$42,216$20.30
8Layton, UT$40,657$19.55
9Indianapolis, IN$39,610$19.04
10Baton Rouge, LA$38,698$18.60
11Bowling Green, KY$38,038$18.29
12Lakewood, OH$36,991$17.78
13Allen, TX$36,534$17.56
14Orlando, FL$35,489$17.06
15Spartanburg, SC$31,593$15.19
16Charlotte, NC$30,658$14.74
17Dalton, GA$29,818$14.34

Cabinet installer salary details

A cabinet installer's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $57,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average cabinet installer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a cabinet installer's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$57,000$4,750$27
75th Percentile$48,000$4,000$23
Average$41,193$3,433$20
25th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
10th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14

Highest paying cabinet installer jobs

The highest paying types of cabinet installers are lead installer, carpenter foreman, and lead carpenter.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Framer$34,298$2,858$16.495,247
Apprentice Carpenter$37,902$3,159$18.2217,370
Journeyman Carpenter$48,428$4,036$23.288,871
Builder$33,117$2,760$15.924,074
Carpenter Foreman$58,922$4,910$28.3323,060
Finish Carpenter$46,987$3,916$22.5911,653

Top companies hiring cabinet installers now:

  1. GALE jobs (4)
  2. MasterBrand Cabinets jobs (5)
  3. Winnebago Industries jobs (4)
  4. General Dynamics jobs (3)
  5. The Home Depot jobs (6)

Which companies pay cabinet installers the most?

Cabinet installer salaries at MasterBrand Cabinets and Fortune Brands Home & Security are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average cabinet installer salary at companies like Adams USA and Carter Lumber are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1MasterBrand Cabinets$52,845$25.41
2Fortune Brands Home & Security$50,175$24.12
3Adams USA$48,416$23.28
4Carter Lumber$45,801$22.02
5ALLIED STONE INDUSTRIES$41,625$20.01
6Primera$40,689$19.56
7George's$40,641$19.54
8Glidewell$39,819$19.14
9RF$39,573$19.03
10Retail Services$39,497$18.99
11California$39,497$18.99
12US LBM$39,497$18.99
13CSC Generation$39,497$18.99
14Paramount$39,435$18.96
15Raymond Building Supply$39,408$18.95
16Closet Factory$39,404$18.94
17Interior Specialists$39,290$18.89
18Republic Elite Multifamily Interiors$39,272$18.88
19Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise System$39,260$18.88
20ShelfGenie$39,160$18.83

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$43,000$42,600$42,200$41,800$41,400$41,000
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Cabinet Installer salary by industry

The average cabinet installer salary varies across industries:

  • The average cabinet installer salary in the manufacturing industry is $43,959, the highest of any industry.
  • The average cabinet installer salary in the finance industry is $42,842.
  • Cabinet installers in the insurance industry earn an average salary of $40,648, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for cabinet installers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$43,959$21.13
2Automotive$42,842$20.60
3Retail$42,822$20.59
4Construction$41,801$20.10
5Insurance$40,648$19.54

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Cabinet installer salary trends

The average cabinet installer salary has risen by $7,911 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average cabinet installer earned $33,282 annually, but today, they earn $41,193 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for cabinet installers over the last decade.

Compare cabinet installer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average cabinet installer salary over time

Compare cabinet installer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Cabinet installer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$41,200$19.80+2.4%
2024$40,200$19.33+3.6%
2023$38,800$18.63+3.0%
2022$37,600$18.06+3.5%
2021$36,300$17.44+3.5%

Recently added cabinet installer salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Closet FactoryCustom Closet and Cabinet InstallerLouisville, KY06/29/2025$37,566
California Closet Company, Inc.Custom Storage, Closet & Cabinet InstallerCharleston, SC06/29/2025$35,479
Artisan MillworkCustom Cabinet InstallerSaint George, UT06/26/2025$41,740
SelectempCabinet Installer 826683Salem, OR06/20/2025$54,262
Tharp Cabinet CompanyCabinet InstallerBoone, CO06/20/2025$41,740
Staffmark GroupCabinet InstallerRuston, LA06/17/2025$20,870
Marquis Fine CabinetrySalaried Cabinet Installer * Immediately* (Santa Rosa Beach)Miramar Beach, FL06/10/2025$41,740
California Closet Company, Inc.Closet Cabinet InstallerWixom, MI06/10/2025$37,566
Kitchen Tune-UpCabinet Installation ProjectOcean Isle Beach, NC06/08/2025$41,740
Closet FactoryCabinet and Closet InstallerParma, OH06/04/2025$37,566

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