Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,480 or more. The middle half of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Boston earn between $48,880 and $70,980.
- $45K10th
- $49K25th
- $59KMedian
- $71K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,510 | $5,042 | $29.09 |
| Median | $59,120 | $4,927 | $28.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,880 | $4,073 | $23.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,980 | $5,915 | $34.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Boston earn 4% more than the Massachusetts average ($58,350) and 25% more than the U.S. average ($48,290). At the median the gap is +27% against the U.S. median of $46,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $60,510 | $59,120 | $45,430 | $80,480 | 790 |
| Massachusetts | $58,350 | $58,040 | $42,120 | $79,860 | 1,440 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $60,510, a single filer in Boston takes home about $48,094 a year, or $4,008 a month and $1,850 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $50,800 | $4,233 |
| Working in MA | $48,094 | $4,008 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $60,510 buys what about $55,890 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 12.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 2nd of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Barnstable pays the most ($65,770).
- Barnstable$65,770
- Boston$60,510
- Worcester$56,150
- Springfield$53,040
All Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salaries in Massachusetts
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 Boston: questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make an hour in Boston?
$29.09 an hour on average, and $28.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cabinetmakers and bench carpenters take-home pay in Boston?
About $48,094 a year ($4,008 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,510. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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