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How much does a carpenter make in Richmond?

$51,870a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $24.94 an hour or $4,323 a month.

Hourly
$24.94
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
225 of 390
Jobs in the area
3,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,990Median: $51,870Highest 10%: $69,640
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,990$18.26
25th$46,640$22.42
Median$51,870$24.94
75th$59,990$28.84
90th$69,640$33.48

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Washington, DC$60,800
Charlottesville, VA$56,090
Virginia Beach, VA$51,500
Winchester, VA$50,180
Harrisonburg, VA$49,650
Staunton, VA$48,620
Kingsport, TN$48,340
Lynchburg, VA$48,270
Blacksburg, VA$47,580
Roanoke, VA$47,050
Carpenter salary in Virginia Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Richmond

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$108,300
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,630
Construction and Building Inspector$70,790
Plumber$61,480
Electrician$61,350
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$60,260
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$58,710
Glazier$57,760
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$55,280
Highway Maintenance Worker$53,770
Salaries for every job in Richmond, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Richmond?

The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $24.94 ($51,870 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Richmond than the national average?

No: $51,870 against $60,580 nationally, 14% less.

How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $55,690, so Richmond pays 7% less.

Where does Richmond rank for carpenter pay?

225 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Richmond?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,640 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.