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How much does a carpenter make in Lancaster?

$55,690a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $26.77 an hour or $4,641 a month.

Hourly
$26.77
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
202 of 390
Jobs in the area
2,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,140Median: $55,690Highest 10%: $79,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,140$18.82
25th$46,920$22.56
Median$55,690$26.77
75th$61,740$29.68
90th$79,160$38.06

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Philadelphia, PA$61,780
Pittsburgh, PA$61,180
York, PA$61,160
Scranton, PA$60,240
Allentown, PA$59,540
Harrisburg, PA$57,690
Altoona, PA$57,360
Erie, PA$56,850
Lebanon, PA$55,760
State College, PA$55,690
Reading, PA$54,930
Johnstown, PA$54,560
Williamsport, PA$53,340
Chambersburg, PA$48,730
Gettysburg, PA$48,640
Carpenter salary in Pennsylvania Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Lancaster

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,300
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$74,950
Construction and Building Inspector$74,950
Tile and Stone Setter$66,130
Electrician$63,490
Brickmason and Blockmason$63,430
Plumber$61,950
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$61,340
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$60,510
Sheet Metal Worker$59,880
Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Lancaster?

The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $26.77 ($55,690 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Lancaster than the national average?

No: $55,690 against $60,580 nationally, 8% less.

How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $59,370, so Lancaster pays 6% less.

Where does Lancaster rank for carpenter pay?

202 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Lancaster?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,160 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.