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How much does a carpenter make in Decatur?

$50,950a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Decatur, AL metro area. That is $24.50 an hour or $4,246 a month.

Hourly
$24.50
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
237 of 390
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,320Median: $50,950Highest 10%: $69,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,320$17.94
25th$45,230$21.75
Median$50,950$24.50
75th$59,230$28.48
90th$69,410$33.37

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Florence, AL$51,740
Birmingham, AL$50,400
Anniston, AL$49,070
Huntsville, AL$48,970
Tuscaloosa, AL$48,870
Mobile, AL$48,540
Auburn, AL$47,610
Montgomery, AL$47,360
Daphne, AL$46,990
Columbus, GA$45,070
Dothan, AL$42,800
Carpenter salary in Alabama Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Decatur

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$74,330
Electrician$63,930
Plumber$59,920
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$56,220
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$49,470
Sheet Metal Worker$46,940
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$45,790
Helpers--Electrician$41,430
Construction Laborer$37,680
Salaries for every job in Decatur, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Decatur?

The median hourly pay in the Decatur, AL metro area is $24.50 ($50,950 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Decatur than the national average?

No: $50,950 against $60,580 nationally, 16% less.

How does Decatur compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $48,220, so Decatur pays 6% more.

Where does Decatur rank for carpenter pay?

237 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Decatur?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,410 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.