How much does a carpenter make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $29.13 an hour or $5,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.13
- Average (mean)
- $65,630
- Jobs
- 670,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,410 | $19.43 | |
| 25th | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| Median | $60,580 | $29.13 | |
| 75th | $76,830 | $36.94 | |
| 90th | $99,910 | $48.03 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $85,280 |
| Illinois | $79,000 |
| California | $75,920 |
| Massachusetts | $75,200 |
| Washington | $74,190 |
| Alaska | $73,860 |
| New York | $72,330 |
| Minnesota | $64,930 |
| Connecticut | $64,060 |
| New Jersey | $64,010 |
| Maryland | $62,960 |
| Indiana | $62,870 |
| Oregon | $62,870 |
| Colorado | $62,830 |
| Vermont | $62,400 |
| Nevada | $62,380 |
| Maine | $62,160 |
| District of Columbia | $61,710 |
| Michigan | $61,680 |
| Wisconsin | $61,660 |
| New Hampshire | $61,200 |
| Missouri | $60,840 |
| Rhode Island | $60,840 |
| Ohio | $60,810 |
| New Mexico | $59,720 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,370 |
| Delaware | $59,200 |
| Montana | $58,820 |
| Arizona | $58,580 |
| North Dakota | $57,890 |
| Iowa | $57,710 |
| Kansas | $56,960 |
| Wyoming | $56,850 |
| Virginia | $55,690 |
| Kentucky | $52,680 |
| Utah | $52,360 |
| Idaho | $52,000 |
| Tennessee | $50,830 |
| South Carolina | $50,670 |
| Nebraska | $50,320 |
| Louisiana | $49,920 |
| Florida | $49,870 |
| Georgia | $49,350 |
| North Carolina | $49,100 |
| Texas | $48,900 |
| West Virginia | $48,710 |
| Mississippi | $48,650 |
| Alabama | $48,220 |
| South Dakota | $48,140 |
| Arkansas | $47,760 |
| Oklahoma | $46,910 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kankakee, IL | $95,280 |
| Honolulu, HI | $94,310 |
| Michigan City, IN | $91,970 |
| San Francisco, CA | $89,200 |
| Decatur, IL | $87,220 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $84,970 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $84,430 |
| Kahului, HI | $82,110 |
| Napa, CA | $80,590 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $80,520 |
| Chicago, IL | $80,440 |
| San Jose, CA | $80,190 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $77,690 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $77,220 |
| Springfield, IL | $76,970 |
In other countries
Carpenter belongs to the international group "Carpenters and joiners".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Boilermaker$76,410
- Brickmason and Blockmason$62,120
- Stonemason$57,390
- Carpet Installer$50,340
- Floor Layer$56,460
- Floor Sander and Finisher$50,440
- Tile and Stone Setter$55,690
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$57,020
- Terrazzo Worker and Finisher$76,170
- Construction Laborer$47,120
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $29.13 ($60,580 a year).
How much does a carpenter make a month?
About $5,048 a month before tax, based on a median of $60,580 a year.
How much does a carpenter make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,410 or less a year ($19.43 an hour); the top 10% make $99,910 or more.
Which state pays carpenters the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $85,280 a year, followed by Illinois ($79,000) and California ($75,920).
Which city pays carpenters the most?
Kankakee, IL, with a median of $95,280 a year.
How many carpenters are there in the United States?
About 670,090 people work as carpenters.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.