How much does a carpenter make in Baltimore?
$62,380a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $29.99 an hour or $5,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.99
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 3,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,840Median: $62,380Highest 10%: $85,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,840 | $20.60 | |
| 25th | $51,910 | $24.96 | |
| Median | $62,380 | $29.99 | |
| 75th | $75,010 | $36.06 | |
| 90th | $85,470 | $41.09 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for carpenters.
| Lexington Park, MD | $62,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,780 |
| Washington, DC | $60,800 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $56,600 |
| Salisbury, MD | $50,410 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $29.99 ($62,380 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $62,380 against $60,580 nationally, 3% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $62,960, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for carpenter pay?
93 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpenter make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,470 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.