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How much does a carpenter make in Augusta?

$58,930a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $28.33 an hour or $4,911 a month.

Hourly
$28.33
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
161 of 390
Jobs in the area
830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,760Median: $58,930Highest 10%: $74,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,760$18.15
25th$47,130$22.66
Median$58,930$28.33
75th$67,600$32.50
90th$74,850$35.99

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Chattanooga, TN$50,760
Atlanta, GA$50,680
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
Carpenter salary in Georgia Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$74,360
Electrician$59,660
Construction and Building Inspector$58,890
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$56,900
Plumber$54,690
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$52,000
Sheet Metal Worker$48,970
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$48,190
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$46,350
Highway Maintenance Worker$44,710
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Augusta?

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $28.33 ($58,930 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Augusta than the national average?

No: $58,930 against $60,580 nationally, 3% less.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $49,350, so Augusta pays 19% more.

Where does Augusta rank for carpenter pay?

161 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Augusta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,850 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.