How much does a carpenter make in Massachusetts?
$75,200a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Massachusetts. That is $36.15 an hour or $6,267 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.15
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,230Median: $75,200Highest 10%: $122,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,230 | $23.19 | |
| 25th | $60,770 | $29.22 | |
| Median | $75,200 | $36.15 | |
| 75th | $97,520 | $46.88 | |
| 90th | $122,900 | $59.08 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, MA | $75,520 |
| Boston, MA | $75,210 |
| Worcester, MA | $73,010 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $70,580 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $66,830 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $63,050 |
| Providence, RI | $61,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 1. Hawaii | $85,280 |
| 2. Illinois | $79,000 |
| 3. California | $75,920 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $75,200 |
| 5. Washington | $74,190 |
| 6. Alaska | $73,860 |
| 7. New York | $72,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $36.15 ($75,200 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $75,200 against $60,580 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for carpenter pay?
Massachusetts ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays carpenters the most?
Springfield, MA, with a median of $75,520 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.