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SOC 51-7011·Production
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Median wage
$59,049
10-yr outlook
−10.7%by 2032
Openings / year
352
Workers in NY
3,290
How pay grows with experience
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $44,466 |
| Median (typical) | $59,049 |
| Experienced | $66,886 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $62,128 |
| Long Island | $61,164 |
| Hudson Valley | $59,922 |
| Capital Region | $51,279 |
| Western New York | $49,893 |
| Central New York | $49,107 |
| Southern Tier | $48,679 |
| Finger Lakes | $48,213 |
| North Country | $47,762 |
| Mohawk Valley | $46,528 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Production) and pay more than a Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Machinists$61,786 median (+$2,737) · −5.3% by 2032
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$64,783 median (+$5,734) · +3.8% by 2032
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$66,022 median (+$6,974) · −15.4% by 2032
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$67,548 median (+$8,499) · −7.4% by 2032
- Tool and Die Makers$69,553 median (+$10,504) · −12.0% by 2032
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$69,911 median (+$10,862) · −14.3% by 2032
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