Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,620 or more. The middle half of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Albuquerque earn between $46,020 and $54,890.
- $45K10th
- $46K25th
- $49KMedian
- $55K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,710 | $4,309 | $24.86 |
| Median | $49,050 | $4,088 | $23.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,020 | $3,835 | $22.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,890 | $4,574 | $26.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Albuquerque earn 4% more than the New Mexico average ($49,840) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($48,290). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $46,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $51,710 | $49,050 | $44,650 | $61,620 | 100 |
| New Mexico | $49,840 | $47,210 | $40,200 | $59,470 | 170 |
| 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 Albuquerque
On the average salary of $51,710, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $42,464 a year, or $3,539 a month and $1,633 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $51,710 buys what about $54,121 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in nearby metro areas
- Amarillo, TX$37,780
- Colorado Springs, CO$49,570
- Lubbock, TX$38,010
- Grand Junction, CO$46,550
- Denver, CO$54,700
- Phoenix, AZ$48,260
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in Albuquerque: questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make an hour in Albuquerque?
$24.86 an hour on average, and $23.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cabinetmakers and bench carpenters take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $42,464 a year ($3,539 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,710.
Do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.