Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Florida

Considering a career as a Cabinetmaker or Bench Carpenter in Florida?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Florida are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Florida is growing faster than average.

• Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in Florida earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Work in Florida?

In 2018, there were 5,130 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters working in the state.

There were 4,580 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 550 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 1,295 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters working in it, which means Florida has more Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters than average.

Job Projections for Florida

Jobs for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in this state are growing at a rate of 20.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 2.3%.

Florida Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 650 annual job openings, and a total of 5,900 jobs for Florida Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 11,500 annual jobs and 111,800 total jobs in 2026.

What do Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Make in Florida?

In 2018 wages for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters ranged from $22,960 to $55,750 with $35,990 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.04 to $26.8. The median hourly rate was $17.31.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $16.64 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate grew by $0.67.

The median salary in Florida is higher than the nationwide median salary.

Top Florida Metros for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	1,300	$37,520
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	840	$36,320
Jacksonville, FL	500	$41,210
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	340	$36,510
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL	260	$35,760
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL	250	$30,270
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL	200	$34,250
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL	180	$47,930
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL	170	$33,800
Port St. Lucie, FL	120	$32,470
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL	110	$36,580
Ocala, FL	90	$31,860
Punta Gorda, FL	80	$30,450
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL	70	$33,930
Gainesville, FL	50	$38,260
Homosassa Springs, FL	40	$29,300

Top States for Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Employment

View the list below to see where most Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	10,690	$34,450
Texas	8,600	$29,980
Florida	5,130	$35,990
Indiana	5,090	$32,420
Pennsylvania	4,620	$37,490
Ohio	4,520	$35,170
New York	4,050	$41,680
Wisconsin	3,550	$31,140
Illinois	3,390	$37,890
Minnesota	3,120	$40,640
North Carolina	3,000	$29,270
Michigan	3,000	$37,600
Virginia	2,860	$34,190
Alabama	2,810	$28,770
Colorado	2,480	$35,550
Missouri	2,400	$33,350
Oregon	2,370	$34,580
Washington	2,330	$38,640
Tennessee	2,250	$30,270
Georgia	2,190	$34,000

Below are the states where Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Hawaii	$56,800
Rhode Island	$46,150
Massachusetts	$45,810
Alaska	$44,840
New Hampshire	$44,200
Maryland	$43,690
New Jersey	$43,650
Connecticut	$43,610
Delaware	$42,630
New York	$41,680

What Major Will Prepare You For a Cabinetmaker or Bench Carpenter Career?

• Precision Production
• Woodworking
• Cabinetmaking & Millwork

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

More about our data sources and methodologies.