How much does a carpenter make in Georgia?
$49,350a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Georgia. That is $23.73 an hour or $4,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.73
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,890Median: $49,350Highest 10%: $63,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,890 | $16.77 | |
| 25th | $42,210 | $20.29 | |
| Median | $49,350 | $23.73 | |
| 75th | $58,250 | $28.00 | |
| 90th | $63,470 | $30.51 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Columbus, GA | $45,070 |
| Savannah, GA | $44,900 |
| Athens, GA | $44,740 |
| Dalton, GA | $42,750 |
| Rome, GA | $42,000 |
| Macon, GA | $41,670 |
| Albany, GA | $38,400 |
| Valdosta, GA | $37,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 40. Nebraska | $50,320 |
| 41. Louisiana | $49,920 |
| 42. Florida | $49,870 |
| 43. Georgia | $49,350 |
| 44. North Carolina | $49,100 |
| 45. Texas | $48,900 |
| 46. West Virginia | $48,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $23.73 ($49,350 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $49,350 against $60,580 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Georgia rank for carpenter pay?
Georgia ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays carpenters the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $58,930 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.