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How much does a carpenter make in Columbus?

$45,070a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $21.67 an hour or $3,756 a month.

Hourly
$21.67
Vs. national median
-26%
Rank among cities
361 of 390
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,260Median: $45,070Highest 10%: $60,030
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,260$15.51
25th$37,690$18.12
Median$45,070$21.67
75th$48,520$23.33
90th$60,030$28.86

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Augusta, GA$58,930
Chattanooga, TN$50,760
Atlanta, GA$50,680
Warner Robins, GA$46,750
Gainesville, GA$46,260
Brunswick, GA$45,110
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 Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$65,200
Construction and Building Inspector$60,520
Electrician$50,730
Plumber$47,410
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$46,430
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$44,720
Roofer$43,290
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$42,020
Painter$40,100
Construction Laborer$35,890
Salaries for every job in Columbus, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Columbus?

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $21.67 ($45,070 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Columbus than the national average?

No: $45,070 against $60,580 nationally, 26% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $49,350, so Columbus pays 9% less.

Where does Columbus rank for carpenter pay?

361 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Columbus?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,030 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.