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How much does a carpenter make in Lynchburg?

$48,270a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Lynchburg, VA metro area. That is $23.21 an hour or $4,023 a month.

Hourly
$23.21
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
310 of 390
Jobs in the area
480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,700Median: $48,270Highest 10%: $63,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,700$17.64
25th$42,560$20.46
Median$48,270$23.21
75th$57,240$27.52
90th$63,410$30.49

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Washington, DC$60,800
Charlottesville, VA$56,090
Richmond, VA$51,870
Virginia Beach, VA$51,500
Winchester, VA$50,180
Harrisonburg, VA$49,650
Staunton, VA$48,620
Kingsport, TN$48,340
Blacksburg, VA$47,580
Roanoke, VA$47,050
Carpenter salary in Virginia Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Lynchburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$65,380
Construction and Building Inspector$64,000
Electrician$58,750
Plumber$57,210
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$56,440
Brickmason and Blockmason$52,270
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$50,100
Highway Maintenance Worker$48,680
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$48,610
Sheet Metal Worker$47,090
Salaries for every job in Lynchburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Lynchburg?

The median hourly pay in the Lynchburg, VA metro area is $23.21 ($48,270 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Lynchburg than the national average?

No: $48,270 against $60,580 nationally, 20% less.

How does Lynchburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $55,690, so Lynchburg pays 13% less.

Where does Lynchburg rank for carpenter pay?

310 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Lynchburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,410 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.