How much does a carpenter make in Atlanta?
$50,680a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $24.37 an hour or $4,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.37
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 244 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 6,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,190Median: $50,680Highest 10%: $63,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,190 | $17.88 | |
| 25th | $45,160 | $21.71 | |
| Median | $50,680 | $24.37 | |
| 75th | $58,830 | $28.28 | |
| 90th | $63,210 | $30.39 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for carpenters.
| Augusta, GA | $58,930 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $50,760 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $46,750 |
| Gainesville, GA | $46,260 |
| Brunswick, GA | $45,110 |
| Columbus, GA | $45,070 |
| Savannah, GA | $44,900 |
| Athens, GA | $44,740 |
| Macon, GA | $41,670 |
| Albany, GA | $38,400 |
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How much does a carpenter make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $24.37 ($50,680 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $50,680 against $60,580 nationally, 16% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $49,350, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for carpenter pay?
244 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpenter make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,210 or more.
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.