Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay range in Seattle
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $67,190 or more. The middle half of cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Seattle earn between $47,510 and $61,190.
- $43K10th
- $48K25th
- $56KMedian
- $61K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,080 | $4,590 | $26.48 |
| Median | $56,370 | $4,698 | $27.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,510 | $3,959 | $22.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,190 | $5,099 | $29.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters pay in Seattle vs. Washington and the U.S.
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters in Seattle earn 4% more than the Washington average ($52,820) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($48,290). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $46,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $55,080 | $56,370 | $43,490 | $67,190 | 590 |
| 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 Seattle
On the average salary of $55,080, a single filer in Seattle takes home about $46,437 a year, or $3,870 a month and $1,786 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 Seattle a good place for cabinetmakers and bench carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1), so the average $55,080 buys what about $49,562 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Seattle ($72,610). A typical home costs $750,279, or 13.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary in other Washington cities
Seattle ranks 3rd 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 Seattle: questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make an hour in Seattle?
$26.48 an hour on average, and $27.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cabinetmakers and bench carpenters take-home pay in Seattle?
About $46,437 a year ($3,870 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,080. 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 Seattle than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660). 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 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 0.57, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.57).
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