SOC 47-2031 · May 2025 · United States
Carpenters
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Carpenters across the United States is $60,580 per year, measured over 670,090 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $85,280.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Carpenters
Pay for this occupation varies by 81.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $85,280 and Oklahoma pays $46,910.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $85,280 | 4,810 | |
| 2 | Illinois | $79,000 | 19,570 | |
| 3 | California | $75,920 | 100,750 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $75,200 | 18,540 | |
| 5 | Washington | $74,190 | 26,960 | |
| 6 | Alaska | $73,860 | 2,560 | |
| 7 | New York | $72,330 | 40,630 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $64,930 | 14,930 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $64,060 | 5,160 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $64,010 | 14,230 |
States with the most Carpenters jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100,750 | $75,920 | |
| 2 | New York | 40,630 | $72,330 | |
| 3 | Florida | 39,300 | $49,870 | |
| 4 | Texas | 33,540 | $48,900 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 30,630 | $59,370 | |
| 6 | Washington | 26,960 | $74,190 | |
| 7 | Virginia | 20,460 | $55,690 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 19,570 | $79,000 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 18,590 | $61,680 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 18,540 | $75,200 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kankakee | $95,280 | 120 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | $94,310 | 3,120 |
| 3 | Michigan City | $91,970 | 260 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $89,200 | 14,010 |
| 5 | Decatur | $87,220 | 180 |
| 6 | Fairbanks | $84,970 | 280 |
| 7 | Oshkosh | $84,430 | 650 |
| 8 | Kahului | $82,110 | 700 |
| 9 | Napa | $80,590 | 650 |
| 10 | Santa Rosa | $80,520 | 2,150 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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