Carpenter Salary (2024)
Salary Range
Carpenter salaries range from $48,400 to $80,950 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Carpenter Salary by City
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $51,310 | $61,850 | $80,950 | $102,630 | $133,040 | $45,072 | 14,360 |
| San Jose, CA | $49,710 | $61,140 | $78,090 | $102,120 | $130,570 | $39,883 | 4,800 |
| Seattle, WA | $52,870 | $63,490 | $76,760 | $98,990 | $116,660 | $51,379 | 15,210 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,090 | $50,140 | $76,510 | $107,990 | $120,970 | $71,305 | 19,460 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,600 | $60,630 | $75,710 | $91,920 | $97,100 | $71,290 | 10,040 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,790 | $55,980 | $73,840 | $97,810 | $117,940 | $44,482 | 31,350 |
| Boston, MA | $47,820 | $59,470 | $73,800 | $99,330 | $121,940 | $48,521 | 13,030 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,070 | $56,660 | $73,690 | $94,230 | $118,110 | $45,999 | 9,690 |
| New York, NY | $44,200 | $56,300 | $69,680 | $95,710 | $125,280 | $37,222 | 37,690 |
| Portland, OR | $43,400 | $51,310 | $65,810 | $100,270 | $104,330 | $50,584 | 10,290 |
| Detroit, MI | $45,330 | $51,610 | $65,060 | $75,810 | $82,560 | $68,412 | 9,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $42,740 | $50,100 | $62,350 | $76,940 | $106,850 | $52,660 | 13,430 |
| Denver, CO | $41,750 | $49,970 | $61,470 | $67,250 | $75,600 | $54,495 | 7,560 |
| Washington, DC | $43,620 | $49,630 | $59,450 | $71,420 | $84,890 | $38,907 | 12,250 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $40,670 | $48,100 | $59,410 | $63,330 | $74,450 | $58,590 | 5,690 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $38,800 | $47,250 | $59,030 | $71,860 | $79,740 | $58,620 | 14,480 |
| Nashville, TN | $37,320 | $47,020 | $53,730 | $59,610 | $64,820 | $53,569 | 3,250 |
| Atlanta, GA | $34,390 | $45,820 | $51,390 | $58,770 | $63,330 | $51,804 | 6,590 |
| Charlotte, NC | $37,220 | $44,800 | $50,810 | $60,280 | $71,270 | $52,544 | 3,310 |
| Austin, TX | $37,630 | $46,150 | $49,650 | $57,450 | $63,520 | $48,204 | 2,840 |
| Raleigh, NC | $24,490 | $39,480 | $49,520 | $58,510 | $65,620 | $49,619 | 2,410 |
| Tampa, FL | $36,310 | $41,400 | $49,170 | $58,970 | $68,880 | $49,367 | 5,370 |
| Houston, TX | $38,950 | $46,430 | $48,910 | $59,070 | $62,800 | $50,684 | 9,520 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,940 | $42,290 | $48,420 | $55,660 | $62,850 | $46,513 | 9,840 |
| Miami, FL | $38,080 | $42,650 | $48,400 | $57,930 | $68,040 | $39,318 | 12,230 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Carpenter is $62,464 as of 2024. The national mean (average) is $69,926. Salaries range from $48,400 to $80,950 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 $62,464, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 283,690 Carpenter positions in the US across 25 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.