Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,990 or more. The middle half of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Rochester earn between $48,740 and $60,910.
- $47K10th
- $49K25th
- $55KMedian
- $61K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,510 | $4,542 | $26.21 |
| Median | $55,030 | $4,586 | $26.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,740 | $4,062 | $23.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,910 | $5,076 | $29.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Rochester vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Rochester earn 5% more than the Minnesota average ($52,050) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($48,290). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $46,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $54,510 | $55,030 | $46,780 | $64,990 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $52,050 | $48,740 | $38,960 | $63,310 | 2,340 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $54,510, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $43,796 a year, or $3,650 a month and $1,684 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $54,510 buys what about $60,019 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($60,620). A typical home costs $343,121, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in other Minnesota cities
Rochester ranks 2nd of 4 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($54,750).
- Minneapolis$54,750
- Rochester$54,510
- St. Cloud$48,730
- Duluth$46,060
All Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salaries in Minnesota
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 Rochester: questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make an hour in Rochester?
$26.21 an hour on average, and $26.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cabinetmakers and bench carpenters take-home pay in Rochester?
About $43,796 a year ($3,650 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,510. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Rochester, MN (40340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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