Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A cabinetmaker and bench carpenter earns a median of $46,680 a year ($22.44 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $48,290. About 77,170 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $46,680
- Gross pay
- $1,795.38
- Federal income tax
- −$131.60
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$111.31
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$26.03
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,526.44
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $46,680
- Federal
- $3,422
- FICA
- $3,571
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $39,687
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-7011). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.44; the average is $23.22.
What is the salary range for a cabinetmaker and bench carpenter?
The bottom 10% earn under $35,650 and the top 10% earn over $63,720 a year.
How much is $46,680 after taxes?
About $39,687 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $38,231 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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