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Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Wages & Outlook

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $22.73
Statewide median: $24.25

This career pays below the statewide median wage.

Wages for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$17.31	$19.45	$23.88
Minnesota	$19.70	$22.73	$24.59
Central Minnesota	$19.70	$22.73	$24.19
Northeast Minnesota	$17.85	$23.16	$25.28
Northwest Minnesota	$19.08	$22.32	$24.02
Southeast Minnesota	$19.95	$21.62	$24.10
Southwest Minnesota	$17.14	$18.55	$23.70
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$19.73	$23.42	$25.47

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 3,140 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters most often work?

Current Demand

This career is currently in high demand.

Future Demand

This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 2,847 new Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

Employment Outlook for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
Area	Employment		Employment Change
Area	2020	2030	Number	Percent
U S	103,900	113,100	9,100	8.8%
Minnesota	2,703	2,931	228	8.4%
Central Minnesota	540	573	33	6.1%
Northeast Minnesota	73	73	0	0%
Northwest Minnesota	337	378	41	12.2%
Southeast Minnesota	243	254	11	4.5%
Southwest Minnesota	68	78	10	14.7%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	1,279	1,416	137	10.7%

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