How much does a carpenter make in North Carolina?
$49,100a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in North Carolina. That is $23.61 an hour or $4,092 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.61
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,620Median: $49,100Highest 10%: $63,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,620 | $17.13 | |
| 25th | $42,150 | $20.26 | |
| Median | $49,100 | $23.61 | |
| 75th | $58,810 | $28.27 | |
| 90th | $63,160 | $30.37 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $51,540 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $51,500 |
| Asheville, NC | $51,290 |
| Charlotte, NC | $50,960 |
| Wilmington, NC | $50,830 |
| Raleigh, NC | $50,820 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $49,940 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $49,920 |
| Greensboro, NC | $49,910 |
| Burlington, NC | $49,280 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $48,880 |
| Hickory, NC | $48,260 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $47,840 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $47,490 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $46,800 |
| Greenville, NC | $46,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 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 |
| 47. Mississippi | $48,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $23.61 ($49,100 a year).
Do carpenters make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $49,100 against $60,580 nationally, 19% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for carpenter pay?
North Carolina ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays carpenters the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $51,540 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.