How much does a carpenter make in Pennsylvania?
$59,370a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Pennsylvania. That is $28.54 an hour or $4,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.54
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,970Median: $59,370Highest 10%: $92,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,970 | $20.66 | |
| 25th | $47,850 | $23.00 | |
| Median | $59,370 | $28.54 | |
| 75th | $74,700 | $35.91 | |
| 90th | $92,110 | $44.28 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Lancaster, PA | $55,690 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 23. Rhode Island | $60,840 |
| 24. Ohio | $60,810 |
| 25. New Mexico | $59,720 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $59,370 |
| 27. Delaware | $59,200 |
| 28. Montana | $58,820 |
| 29. Arizona | $58,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $28.54 ($59,370 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $59,370 against $60,580 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for carpenter pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays carpenters the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $61,780 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.