Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,730 or more. The middle half of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Worcester earn between $45,380 and $64,520.
- $40K10th
- $45K25th
- $55KMedian
- $65K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,150 | $4,679 | $27.00 |
| Median | $54,780 | $4,565 | $26.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,380 | $3,782 | $21.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,520 | $5,377 | $31.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Worcester earn 4% less than the Massachusetts average ($58,350) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($48,290). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $46,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $56,150 | $54,780 | $39,660 | $77,730 | 300 |
| 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 Worcester
On the average salary of $56,150, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $44,809 a year, or $3,734 a month and $1,723 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross 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.
Is Worcester a good place for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $56,150 buys what about $54,768 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 3rd 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 Worcester: questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make an hour in Worcester?
$27.00 an hour on average, and $26.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cabinetmakers and bench carpenters take-home pay in Worcester?
About $44,809 a year ($3,734 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,150. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- 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 1.74, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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