Carpenters

Construct, install, and repair structures and fixtures made of wood and other materials.

SOC Code: 47-2031 | Category: Construction

National Median Salary

$59,310

$28.51/hr

Total Employment

697,740

10-Year Growth

+5.2%

Top-Paying State

Hawaii ($85,970)

+5.2% projected growth

Faster than average (national avg: +4%, +1.2pp)

Salary by Percentile

Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners

$38,760 (entry)$59,310 (median)$98,370 (top)

Salary Trend

Median salary, 20192024

+16.8%

$8,300 total

Best States for Carpenters

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State Rankings

Rank StateMedian
1HawaiiHI$85,970
2IllinoisIL$76,410
3CaliforniaCA$74,820
4WashingtonWA$73,260
5MassachusettsMA$71,110
6District of ColumbiaDC$66,100
7AlaskaAK$65,150
8MinnesotaMN$64,650
9New YorkNY$63,660
10ConnecticutCT$63,510

About Carpenters

Construct, install, and repair structures and fixtures made of wood and other materials.

Carpenters Salary by State

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