Carpenters Salary 2025: $60,398 Median Pay (BLS OEWS)
$60,398 per year is the national median annual wage for carpenters (BLS OEWS, May 2025 reference period). That works out to about $29/hour, with a 10th–90th percentile range of $59,020 to $132,760. The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies this role under SOC code 47-2031.
Key Facts (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
- Median annual wage
- $60,398
- Median hourly wage
- $29/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $69,235
- Total US employment
- 407,300
- Top-paying metro
- San Francisco, CA, CA ($89,200)
- BLS SOC code
- 47-2031
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release.
Carpenter (SOC 47-2031) is a mid-paying occupation, with a national median wage of $60,398. BLS OEWS reports 407,300 workers in this role nationally.
Cross-city wage variation runs moderate — $46,810 to $89,200 median across 70 cities, about 91% above the floor. The spread is large enough to matter for relocation decisions but not large enough to dominate them. Carpenter is in the {{category}} category. BLS OEWS captures base wage but not bonuses, equity compensation, or commissions; total compensation for many roles runs meaningfully above the reported wage.
Salary Range (BLS Percentiles)
Carpenters salaries range from $46,810 to $89,200 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Carpenters Salary by City (BLS OEWS)
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $59,020 | $71,092 | $89,200 | $110,980 | $132,760 | $49,666 | 14,010 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,220 | $56,908 | $80,440 | $99,445 | $118,450 | $74,967 | 14,220 |
| San Jose, CA | $55,210 | $65,202 | $80,190 | $107,025 | $133,860 | $40,955 | 4,460 |
| Seattle, WA | $58,090 | $65,418 | $76,410 | $100,080 | $123,750 | $51,145 | 14,970 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,860 | $58,412 | $75,740 | $96,585 | $117,430 | $45,627 | 30,600 |
| Boston, MA | $48,820 | $59,376 | $75,210 | $99,700 | $124,190 | $49,448 | 12,720 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,640 | $57,160 | $74,440 | $94,600 | $114,760 | $59,695 | 9,730 |
| New York, NY | $46,860 | $57,836 | $74,300 | $99,055 | $123,810 | $39,690 | 34,210 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $49,920 | $59,576 | $74,060 | $87,445 | $100,830 | $69,736 | 10,200 |
| Portland, OR | $47,440 | $57,948 | $73,710 | $91,075 | $108,440 | $56,656 | 9,210 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,310 | $57,666 | $73,200 | $95,390 | $117,580 | $45,693 | 8,710 |
| Anchorage, AK | $48,620 | $58,292 | $72,800 | $111,060 | $149,320 | $57,323 | 1,460 |
| St. Louis, MO | $45,000 | $55,396 | $70,990 | $85,270 | $99,550 | $78,878 | 7,210 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino, CA | $46,430 | $56,210 | $70,880 | $91,420 | $111,960 | $57,908 | 12,970 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $45,120 | $53,688 | $66,540 | $85,675 | $104,810 | $66,143 | 1,100 |
| Columbus, OH | $47,270 | $54,954 | $66,480 | $74,555 | $82,630 | $71,407 | 3,620 |
| Detroit, MI | $47,560 | $54,860 | $65,810 | $74,300 | $82,790 | $69,201 | 7,610 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $46,940 | $54,192 | $65,070 | $76,820 | $88,570 | $72,220 | 4,960 |
| Denver, CO | $48,160 | $54,860 | $64,910 | $77,450 | $89,990 | $57,544 | 7,250 |
| Hartford, CT | $48,940 | $55,272 | $64,770 | $81,875 | $98,980 | $57,522 | 1,660 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $47,230 | $53,902 | $63,910 | $79,045 | $94,180 | $65,616 | 3,310 |
| Buffalo, NY | $42,670 | $51,002 | $63,500 | $73,430 | $83,360 | $68,649 | 2,440 |
| Madison, WI | $46,670 | $53,394 | $63,480 | $77,955 | $92,430 | $61,156 | 2,320 |
| Fresno, CA | $45,510 | $52,694 | $63,470 | $88,340 | $113,210 | $60,161 | 1,790 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $48,690 | $54,498 | $63,210 | $75,605 | $88,000 | $45,971 | 1,100 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $41,430 | $49,810 | $62,380 | $82,645 | $102,910 | $57,229 | 9,310 |
| Baltimore, MD | $42,840 | $50,656 | $62,380 | $73,925 | $85,470 | $54,623 | 3,870 |
| Reno, NV | $44,920 | $51,892 | $62,350 | $79,625 | $96,900 | $58,545 | 2,750 |
| Providence, RI | $47,500 | $53,264 | $61,910 | $81,310 | $100,710 | $51,851 | 4,140 |
| Spokane, WA | $48,750 | $54,010 | $61,900 | $74,815 | $87,730 | $63,552 | 2,020 |
| Kansas City, MO | $44,950 | $51,694 | $61,810 | $79,110 | $96,410 | $64,790 | 4,540 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,690 | $52,126 | $61,780 | $80,125 | $98,470 | $52,179 | 14,260 |
| Des Moines, IA | $44,560 | $51,280 | $61,360 | $69,015 | $76,670 | $65,766 | 1,810 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $43,940 | $50,836 | $61,180 | $77,390 | $93,600 | $66,284 | 5,920 |
| Washington, DC | $47,150 | $52,610 | $60,800 | $75,695 | $90,590 | $39,791 | 13,280 |
| Albany, NY | $48,260 | $53,244 | $60,720 | $76,095 | $91,470 | $60,298 | 2,000 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $39,820 | $48,020 | $60,320 | $69,055 | $77,790 | $59,901 | 12,710 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $44,180 | $50,552 | $60,110 | $69,930 | $79,750 | $65,910 | 4,610 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $41,600 | $48,992 | $60,080 | $69,765 | $79,450 | $63,915 | 1,940 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $36,510 | $45,854 | $59,870 | $67,705 | $75,540 | $59,043 | 6,420 |
| Rochester, NY | $44,360 | $50,412 | $59,490 | $71,080 | $82,670 | $64,037 | 2,350 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $43,090 | $48,826 | $57,430 | $67,235 | $77,040 | $54,957 | 1,220 |
| Louisville, KY | $38,980 | $45,996 | $56,520 | $65,940 | $75,360 | $62,661 | 2,990 |
| Nashville, TN | $40,120 | $46,380 | $55,770 | $62,725 | $69,680 | $55,603 | 3,040 |
| Omaha, NE | $40,420 | $45,372 | $52,800 | $63,445 | $74,090 | $57,516 | 3,230 |
| Tampa, FL | $37,180 | $43,160 | $52,130 | $61,040 | $69,950 | $52,339 | 6,010 |
| Lexington, KY | $37,660 | $43,408 | $52,030 | $63,685 | $75,340 | $56,988 | 1,200 |
| Richmond, VA | $37,990 | $43,542 | $51,870 | $60,755 | $69,640 | $50,803 | 3,070 |
| Miami, FL | $38,510 | $43,734 | $51,570 | $62,055 | $72,540 | $41,893 | 10,100 |
| Charlotte, NC | $38,240 | $43,328 | $50,960 | $58,300 | $65,640 | $52,699 | 3,730 |
| Wichita, KS | $37,980 | $43,160 | $50,930 | $64,465 | $78,000 | $60,631 | 1,210 |
| Boise, ID | $36,490 | $42,234 | $50,850 | $63,700 | $76,550 | $49,804 | 4,080 |
| Raleigh, NC | $33,350 | $40,338 | $50,820 | $57,825 | $64,830 | $50,922 | 2,680 |
| Atlanta, GA | $37,190 | $42,586 | $50,680 | $56,945 | $63,210 | $51,089 | 6,380 |
| Memphis, TN | $40,250 | $44,398 | $50,620 | $57,700 | $64,780 | $60,262 | 1,240 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $37,020 | $42,428 | $50,540 | $61,470 | $72,400 | $53,144 | 2,500 |
| Birmingham, AL | $37,480 | $42,648 | $50,400 | $56,890 | $63,380 | $55,752 | 1,660 |
| Knoxville, TN | $36,600 | $42,120 | $50,400 | $60,250 | $70,100 | $55,814 | 1,280 |
| Austin, TX | $39,600 | $43,864 | $50,260 | $60,230 | $70,200 | $48,796 | 2,540 |
| New Orleans, LA | $37,250 | $42,402 | $50,130 | $61,585 | $73,040 | $52,273 | 1,390 |
| Greenville, SC | $35,460 | $41,312 | $50,090 | $63,100 | $76,110 | $55,594 | 1,340 |
| Greensboro, NC | $36,160 | $41,660 | $49,910 | $56,155 | $62,400 | $54,666 | 760 |
| Orlando, FL | $36,560 | $41,836 | $49,750 | $57,600 | $65,450 | $48,254 | 5,360 |
| Houston, TX | $39,470 | $43,550 | $49,670 | $59,085 | $68,500 | $51,472 | 9,600 |
| Tucson, AZ | $37,660 | $42,240 | $49,110 | $60,700 | $72,290 | $51,478 | 1,380 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $36,260 | $41,332 | $48,940 | $61,910 | $74,880 | $56,578 | 1,420 |
| San Antonio, TX | $37,440 | $42,024 | $48,900 | $54,220 | $59,540 | $53,443 | 2,240 |
| Dallas, TX | $36,440 | $41,360 | $48,740 | $56,310 | $63,880 | $46,820 | 9,480 |
| Little Rock, AR | $37,040 | $41,444 | $48,050 | $55,540 | $63,030 | $54,478 | 1,080 |
| Tulsa, OK | $37,770 | $41,386 | $46,810 | $53,580 | $60,350 | $53,929 | 1,320 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Carpenter is $60,398 as of 2025. The national mean (average) is $69,235. Salaries range from $46,810 to $89,200 depending on city and cost of living.
Carpenter salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $60,398, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 407,300 Carpenter positions in the US across 70 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Carpenter positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2026.