Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,820 or more. The middle half of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Winston-Salem earn between $38,140 and $50,600.
- $34K10th
- $38K25th
- $45KMedian
- $51K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,730 | $3,811 | $21.99 |
| Median | $45,230 | $3,769 | $21.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,140 | $3,178 | $18.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,600 | $4,217 | $24.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Winston-Salem earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($45,880) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($48,290). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $46,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $45,730 | $45,230 | $34,230 | $59,820 | 190 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $45,730, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $37,608 a year, or $3,134 a month and $1,446 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 Winston-Salem a good place for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $45,730 buys what about $49,683 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 6th 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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$21.99 an hour on average, and $21.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cabinetmakers and bench carpenters take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $37,608 a year ($3,134 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,730.
Do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 1.42, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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