How much does a carpenter make in Connecticut?
$64,060a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Connecticut. That is $30.80 an hour or $5,338 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.80
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,140Median: $64,060Highest 10%: $88,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,140 | $23.63 | |
| 25th | $57,540 | $27.66 | |
| Median | $64,060 | $30.80 | |
| 75th | $80,820 | $38.86 | |
| 90th | $88,000 | $42.31 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Haven, CT | $65,750 |
| Hartford, CT | $64,770 |
| Norwich, CT | $64,500 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $63,210 |
| Waterbury, CT | $62,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 6. Alaska | $73,860 |
| 7. New York | $72,330 |
| 8. Minnesota | $64,930 |
| 9. Connecticut | $64,060 |
| 10. New Jersey | $64,010 |
| 11. Maryland | $62,960 |
| 12. Indiana | $62,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $30.80 ($64,060 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $64,060 against $60,580 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for carpenter pay?
Connecticut ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays carpenters the most?
New Haven, CT, with a median of $65,750 a year.
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.