What a cabinetmaker earns depends on skill, the shop and the work, and where they are. Because NOC 72311 spans junior bench hands to skilled journeyperson-level cabinetmakers, the band is wide, and fine joinery, finishing, and CNC skill lift the top end. The table below shows the official Job Bank wage band by province for 2026.
These are hourly low-to-high bands from Job Bank Canada, classified under NOC 72311 (Cabinetmakers), updated November 19, 2025. The national median is $24.00 per hour.
| Province | Hourly low to high |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | $20.00 to $33.35 |
| Ontario | $19.00 to $33.00 |
| Manitoba | $17.00 to $31.84 |
| Alberta | $18.00 to $30.00 |
| Quebec | $19.00 to $30.00 |
Job Bank publishes a wage band for cabinetmakers in these five provinces. The other provinces and the territories are not shown because Job Bank does not publish a band for this trade there, which is common for a specialized shop trade concentrated in the larger provinces.
What drives the spread
- A Red Seal endorsement and journeyperson-level skill
- Custom millwork, architectural, and fine-finishing work
- CNC and Cabinet Vision fluency and digital fabrication
- Cost of living and the strength of the local custom-cabinet and millwork market
Reading the ranges
These bands cover NOC 72311, the cabinetmaking craft. Junior bench hands sit near the floor. Skilled cabinetmakers with fine-finishing and CNC experience sit toward the ceiling, and lead and shop-supervisor roles run higher in strong markets.
Sources: Job Bank Canada provincial wage data (NOC 72311, updated November 19, 2025) and Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey.
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