How much does a bench carpenter make?

The average bench carpenter salary in the United States is $43,442. Bench carpenter salaries typically range between $31,000 and $60,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for bench carpenters is $20.89 per hour. Bench carpenter salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Bench carpenters earn the highest average salary in Massachusetts.

Bench carpenter salary

Q: What state pays Bench Carpenters the most?

Massachusetts pays Bench Carpenters the most in the United States, with an average salary of $60,046 per year, or $28.87 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a bench carpenter?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a bench carpenter if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Vermont you should be paid close to $58,667 per year.

Average bench carpenter salary

$43,442

$20.89 hourly rate

Entry-level bench carpenter salary

$31,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Bench Carpenter Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Bench Carpenter is $43,442 annually. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as location, level of experience, and the specific employer. For instance, bench carpenters in states with a higher cost of living often earn more. Entry-level positions typically start at a lower salary, around $30,000, while experienced carpenters can make upwards of $60,000 per year.

Salary by State

Bench carpenters in states like California, New York, and Washington tend to earn higher salaries due to demand and living costs. For example, the highest paying state for bench carpenters is California, with salaries averaging over $55,000. In contrast, states with lower living costs may offer salaries closer to $35,000.

Job Opportunities

Job openings for bench carpenters are available across various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, and custom furniture design. Understanding the salary landscape helps job seekers identify lucrative opportunities. Websites like Zippia provide valuable insights into job listings, salary comparisons, and career advancement in this skilled trade.

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Where can a Bench Carpenter earn more?

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J & A ENTERPRISES LLC$40,590

NESCO$32,388

Bench carpenter salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level bench carpenter	$36,000	$17.31
Mid-level bench carpenter	$38,600	$18.56
Senior-level bench carpenter	$43,600	$20.95

Bench carpenter salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for a bench carpenter typically falls between $30,116 and $66,483.

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$43,442yearly

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$66,483yearly

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Average bench carpenter salary by state

The average bench carpenter salary in Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average bench carpenter salary states are Tennessee, Georgia, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for bench carpenters

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Vermont	$58,667	$28.21
2	Oregon	$50,298	$24.18
3	Iowa	$46,842	$22.52
4	Kansas	$44,603	$21.44
5	Alaska	$46,204	$22.21
6	Pennsylvania	$51,979	$24.99
7	Massachusetts	$60,046	$28.87
8	Maine	$44,059	$21.18
9	New York	$52,028	$25.01
10	Idaho	$42,278	$20.33
11	New Jersey	$54,452	$26.18
12	New Hampshire	$44,573	$21.43
13	Washington	$44,657	$21.47
14	South Dakota	$40,450	$19.45
15	Wisconsin	$40,723	$19.58
16	Montana	$41,429	$19.92
17	Alabama	$43,764	$21.04
18	Illinois	$47,626	$22.90
19	Nevada	$42,148	$20.26
20	Ohio	$40,737	$19.59
21	Florida	$41,966	$20.18
22	Rhode Island	$45,561	$21.90
23	Indiana	$41,022	$19.72
24	Connecticut	$45,830	$22.03
25	Minnesota	$41,126	$19.77
26	Delaware	$43,888	$21.10
27	North Dakota	$40,311	$19.38
28	Hawaii	$42,464	$20.42
29	Michigan	$40,710	$19.57
30	Maryland	$42,113	$20.25
31	Arizona	$39,290	$18.89
32	Colorado	$38,285	$18.41
33	Kentucky	$37,936	$18.24
34	Virginia	$39,187	$18.84
35	West Virginia	$39,751	$19.11
36	District of Columbia	$42,384	$20.38
37	Missouri	$37,939	$18.24
38	Tennessee	$35,594	$17.11
39	Utah	$36,357	$17.48
40	Nebraska	$35,999	$17.31
41	Wyoming	$38,347	$18.44
42	Louisiana	$37,467	$18.01
43	California	$40,293	$19.37
44	South Carolina	$35,928	$17.27
45	North Carolina	$36,221	$17.41
46	Oklahoma	$36,322	$17.46
47	Georgia	$34,835	$16.75
48	Mississippi	$34,523	$16.60
49	New Mexico	$32,465	$15.61
50	Texas	$31,516	$15.15
51	Arkansas	$30,919	$14.86

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Highest paying cities for bench carpenters

The highest-paying cities for bench carpenters are New Rochelle, NY, Stamford, CT, and Escondido, CA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New Rochelle, NY	$52,179	$25.09
2	Stamford, CT	$45,950	$22.09
3	Escondido, CA	$39,331	$18.91
4	Salt Lake City, UT	$36,284	$17.44
5	Tulsa, OK	$36,185	$17.40
6	Lincoln, NE	$35,803	$17.21

Bench carpenter salary details

A bench carpenter's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $60,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average bench carpenter salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a bench carpenter's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$60,000	$5,000	$29
75th Percentile	$51,000	$4,250	$25
Average	$43,442	$3,620	$21
25th Percentile	$36,000	$3,000	$17
10th Percentile	$31,000	$2,583	$15

Highest paying bench carpenter jobs

The highest paying types of bench carpenters are antique furniture repairer, woodworking bench carpenter, and carpenter.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Cabinet Maker	$36,494	$3,041	$17.55	7,319
Carpenter	$41,748	$3,479	$20.07	5,862

Top companies hiring bench carpenters now:

Which companies pay bench carpenters the most?

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	J & A ENTERPRISES LLC	$40,590	$19.51
2	NESCO	$32,388	$15.57

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Bench Carpenter salary by industry

The average bench carpenter salary varies across industries:

The average bench carpenter salary in the professional industry is $41,728, the highest of any industry.
The average bench carpenter salary in the finance industry is $41,436.
Bench carpenters in the retail industry earn an average salary of $34,659, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for bench carpenters

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Professional	$41,728	$20.06
2	Manufacturing	$41,436	$19.92
3	Finance	$40,604	$19.52
4	Education	$37,576	$18.07
5	Retail	$34,659	$16.66

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Bench carpenter salary trends

The average bench carpenter salary has risen by $7,314 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average bench carpenter earned $36,128 annually, but today, they earn $43,442 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for bench carpenters over the last decade.

Compare bench carpenter salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average bench carpenter salary over time

Compare bench carpenter salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Bench carpenter salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$43,400	$20.89	+2.5%
2024	$42,400	$20.36	+2.9%
2023	$41,100	$19.76	+2.4%
2022	$40,100	$19.30	+2.6%
2021	$39,100	$18.80	+2.4%

Recently added bench carpenter salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Concepts In Millwork	Millworker/Bench Carpenter	Colorado Springs, CO	04/21/2025	$41,740
Great Lakes Skilled Trades	Bench Carpenter	Grand Rapids, MI	03/27/2025	$52,175
Great Lakes Skilled Trades	Bench Carpenter	Grand Rapids, MI	02/14/2025	$52,175
AZEK Company Inc.	Bench Carpenter	Mays Landing, NJ	12/07/2024	$39,653
Search Here for Career Opportunities With The AZEK Company	Bench Carpenter	Mays Landing, NJ	12/07/2024	$39,653
Tradesmen International, LLC	Bench Carpenter	Lincolnwood, IL	09/16/2024	$62,610
Tradesmen International, Inc.	Bench Carpenter	Lincolnwood, IL	09/10/2024	$62,610
Premium Woods LLC	Bench Carpenter/Experienced Cabinet Builder	Lincoln, NE	08/22/2023	$50,088
Premium Woods LLC	Bench Carpenter/Experienced Cabinet Builder	Lincoln, NE	08/22/2023	$50,088

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