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How much does a carpenter make in Auburn?

$47,610a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area. That is $22.89 an hour or $3,968 a month.

Hourly
$22.89
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
327 of 390
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,730Median: $47,610Highest 10%: $63,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,730$16.22
25th$41,640$20.02
Median$47,610$22.89
75th$55,120$26.50
90th$63,690$30.62

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Florence, AL$51,740
Decatur, AL$50,950
Birmingham, AL$50,400
Anniston, AL$49,070
Huntsville, AL$48,970
Tuscaloosa, AL$48,870
Mobile, AL$48,540
Montgomery, AL$47,360
Daphne, AL$46,990
Columbus, GA$45,070
Dothan, AL$42,800
Carpenter salary in Alabama Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Auburn

Same field, median yearly pay.

Construction and Building Inspector$65,110
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$63,020
Electrician$53,860
Plumber$51,570
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$47,000
Highway Maintenance Worker$40,260
Construction Laborer$36,110
Salaries for every job in Auburn, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Auburn?

The median hourly pay in the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area is $22.89 ($47,610 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Auburn than the national average?

No: $47,610 against $60,580 nationally, 21% less.

How does Auburn compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $48,220, so Auburn pays 1% less.

Where does Auburn rank for carpenter pay?

327 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Auburn?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,690 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.