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How much does a carpenter make in Charlottesville?

$56,090a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $26.97 an hour or $4,674 a month.

Hourly
$26.97
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
197 of 390
Jobs in the area
630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,110Median: $56,090Highest 10%: $72,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,110$19.28
25th$46,350$22.28
Median$56,090$26.97
75th$61,410$29.52
90th$72,800$35.00

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Washington, DC$60,800
Richmond, VA$51,870
Virginia Beach, VA$51,500
Winchester, VA$50,180
Harrisonburg, VA$49,650
Staunton, VA$48,620
Kingsport, TN$48,340
Lynchburg, VA$48,270
Blacksburg, VA$47,580
Roanoke, VA$47,050
Carpenter salary in Virginia Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Charlottesville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,980
Construction and Building Inspector$69,380
Electrician$62,980
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$59,790
Plumber$56,510
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$51,230
Highway Maintenance Worker$51,230
Helpers--Carpenter$47,320
Pipelayer$46,970
Sheet Metal Worker$46,940
Salaries for every job in Charlottesville, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Charlottesville?

The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $26.97 ($56,090 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Charlottesville than the national average?

No: $56,090 against $60,580 nationally, 7% less.

How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $55,690, so Charlottesville pays 1% more.

Where does Charlottesville rank for carpenter pay?

197 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Charlottesville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,800 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.