Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,440 or more. The middle half of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Portland earn between $44,880 and $56,890.
- $39K10th
- $45K25th
- $50KMedian
- $57K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,160 | $4,180 | $24.12 |
| Median | $49,530 | $4,128 | $23.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,880 | $3,740 | $21.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,890 | $4,741 | $27.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Portland earn 6% more than the Oregon average ($47,510) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($48,290). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $46,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $50,160 | $49,530 | $38,710 | $61,440 | 1,170 |
| Oregon | $47,510 | $46,910 | $36,610 | $58,660 | 2,190 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $50,160, a single filer in Portland takes home about $38,988 a year, or $3,249 a month and $1,500 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $42,484 | $3,540 |
| Working in OR | $38,988 | $3,249 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $50,160 buys what about $47,581 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 11.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 6 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Portland: questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make an hour in Portland?
$24.12 an hour on average, and $23.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cabinetmakers and bench carpenters take-home pay in Portland?
About $38,988 a year ($3,249 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,160. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.95, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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