Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay range in Olympia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,640 or more. The middle half of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Olympia earn between $48,580 and $59,520.
- $46K10th
- $49K25th
- $51KMedian
- $60K75th
- $69K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,450 | $4,538 | $26.18 |
| Median | $51,110 | $4,259 | $24.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,580 | $4,048 | $23.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,520 | $4,960 | $28.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Olympia vs. Washington and the U.S.
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Olympia earn 3% more than the Washington average ($52,820) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($48,290). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $46,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $54,450 | $51,110 | $45,760 | $68,640 | 50 |
| Washington | $52,820 | $48,710 | $39,590 | $66,570 | 1,350 |
| 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 Olympia
On the average salary of $54,450, a single filer in Olympia takes home about $45,931 a year, or $3,828 a month and $1,767 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Olympia a good place for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7), so the average $54,450 buys what about $52,522 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Olympia ($61,960). A typical home costs $533,918, or 9.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in other Washington cities
Olympia ranks 4th of 6 Washington metro areas for this job; Bremerton pays the most ($62,800).
- Bremerton$62,800
- Mount Vernon$55,570
- Seattle$55,080
- Olympia$54,450
- Bellingham$54,160
- Spokane$45,880
All Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salaries in Washington
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 Olympia: questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make an hour in Olympia?
$26.18 an hour on average, and $24.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cabinetmakers and bench carpenters take-home pay in Olympia?
About $45,931 a year ($3,828 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,450. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters earn more in Olympia 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 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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