Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,210 or more. The middle half of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Baton Rouge earn between $36,580 and $46,790.
- $30K10th
- $37K25th
- $45KMedian
- $47K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,210 | $3,684 | $21.25 |
| Median | $45,370 | $3,781 | $21.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,580 | $3,048 | $17.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,790 | $3,899 | $22.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Baton Rouge earn 5% more than the Louisiana average ($42,280) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($48,290). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $46,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $44,210 | $45,370 | $30,070 | $51,210 | 180 |
| Louisiana | $42,280 | $39,280 | $29,910 | $52,130 | 470 |
| 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 Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $44,210, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $36,763 a year, or $3,064 a month and $1,414 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Baton Rouge a good place for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $44,210 buys what about $48,700 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 1st of 2 Louisiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Baton Rouge$44,210
- Lafayette$41,030
All Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salaries in Louisiana
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 Baton Rouge: questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$21.26 an hour on average, and $21.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cabinetmakers and bench carpenters take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $36,763 a year ($3,064 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,210.
Do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less 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 Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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