Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Michigan

Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $52,460 a year) and the least in Traverse City ($48,040), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the cabinetmakers and bench carpenters average at $51,110 and the median at $48,550 for 1,120 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,290.

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$52,460
Grand Rapids$51,310
Traverse City$48,040

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$52,460	$49,550	$46,680	$41,229	100
Grand Rapids	$51,310	$48,550	$45,320	$40,791	96
Traverse City	$48,040	$47,030	$38,840	$38,985	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). 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 Michigan

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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