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How much does a carpenter make in Dover?

$52,140a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Dover, DE metro area. That is $25.07 an hour or $4,345 a month.

Hourly
$25.07
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
218 of 390
Jobs in the area
270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,550Median: $52,140Highest 10%: $77,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,550$21.42
25th$47,580$22.88
Median$52,140$25.07
75th$66,970$32.20
90th$77,020$37.03

Other cities in Delaware

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Philadelphia, PA$61,780
Carpenter salary in Delaware Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Dover

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,660
Construction and Building Inspector$67,890
Sheet Metal Worker$61,460
Electrician$60,750
Plumber$58,410
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$48,860
Construction Laborer$45,810
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$43,540
Salaries for every job in Dover, DE

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Dover?

The median hourly pay in the Dover, DE metro area is $25.07 ($52,140 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Dover than the national average?

No: $52,140 against $60,580 nationally, 14% less.

How does Dover compare with the rest of Delaware?

The median in Delaware is $59,200, so Dover pays 12% less.

Where does Dover rank for carpenter pay?

218 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Dover?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,020 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.