Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay range in Greensboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,910 or more. The middle half of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Greensboro earn between $37,460 and $48,290.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $45KMedian
- $48K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,840 | $3,653 | $21.08 |
| Median | $44,920 | $3,743 | $21.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,460 | $3,122 | $18.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,290 | $4,024 | $23.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Greensboro vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Greensboro earn 4% less than the North Carolina average ($45,880) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($48,290). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $46,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | $43,840 | $44,920 | $34,530 | $50,910 | 360 |
| North Carolina | $45,880 | $46,010 | $34,850 | $58,410 | 2,900 |
| 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 Greensboro
On the average salary of $43,840, a single filer in Greensboro takes home about $36,165 a year, or $3,014 a month and $1,391 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 Greensboro a good place for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Greensboro area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $43,840 buys what about $47,208 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Greensboro ($46,570). A typical home costs $266,370, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in other North Carolina cities
Greensboro ranks 8th of 8 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Asheville pays the most ($49,550).
- Asheville$49,550
- Durham$49,340
- Raleigh$49,190
- Wilmington$47,970
- Charlotte$47,540
- Winston-Salem$45,730
- Hickory$45,640
- Greensboro$43,840
All Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salaries in North Carolina
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 Greensboro: questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make an hour in Greensboro?
$21.08 an hour on average, and $21.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary in Greensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cabinetmakers and bench carpenters take-home pay in Greensboro?
About $36,165 a year ($3,014 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,840.
Do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters earn more in Greensboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less 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 Greensboro-High Point, NC (24660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 2.00, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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