Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Salary in Florida
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Florida make a median of $46,870 a year, or about $22.53 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $64K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $47K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level cabinetmakers and bench carpenters (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $64K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters salary by metro in Florida
15 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $50K | +6% | 140 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $48K | +2% | 150 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $48K | +2% | 1,160 |
| Punta Gorda | $48K | +1% | 50 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $47K | +1% | 190 |
| Jacksonville | $47K | +1% | 200 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $47K | +1% | 460 |
| Port St. Lucie | $47K | +1% | 50 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $46K | -1% | 540 |
| Gainesville | $46K | -2% | 60 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $45K | -3% | 60 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $45K | -5% | 70 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $44K | -7% | 110 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $41K | -13% | 70 |
| Tallahassee | $41K | -13% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters make in Florida?
The median is $46,870 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,570, and experienced cabinetmakers and bench carpenters can clear $63,770. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,308/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 50.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median cabinetmakers and bench carpenters salary is worth about $47,545 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do cabinetmakers and bench carpenters get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.