Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Iowa

Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Iowa earn the most in Des Moines (average $50,300 a year) and the least in Cedar Rapids ($47,210), across the 3 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the cabinetmakers and bench carpenters average at $48,760 and the median at $47,110 for 1,010 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,290.

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters average salary by city in Iowa

Des Moines$50,300
Waterloo$49,380
Cedar Rapids$47,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Des Moines	$50,300	$49,040	$46,230	$41,296	92
Waterloo	$49,380	$46,620	$45,970	$40,592	87
Cedar Rapids	$47,210	$47,110	$39,250	$38,931	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in other states

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

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.
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.

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