How much does a carpenter make in Texas?
$48,900a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Texas. That is $23.51 an hour or $4,075 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.51
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 33,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,980Median: $48,900Highest 10%: $65,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,980 | $17.78 | |
| 25th | $44,690 | $21.49 | |
| Median | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| 75th | $57,780 | $27.78 | |
| 90th | $65,920 | $31.69 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $60,830 |
| Beaumont, TX | $58,290 |
| Odessa, TX | $52,260 |
| Austin, TX | $50,260 |
| Houston, TX | $49,670 |
| Victoria, TX | $49,460 |
| San Antonio, TX | $48,900 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,740 |
| Amarillo, TX | $47,780 |
| Sherman, TX | $47,740 |
| Killeen, TX | $47,570 |
| Waco, TX | $47,340 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $47,200 |
| College Station, TX | $46,970 |
| Longview, TX | $46,160 |
| Tyler, TX | $44,220 |
| Lubbock, TX | $43,500 |
| Abilene, TX | $43,030 |
| Texarkana, TX | $42,650 |
| El Paso, TX | $42,430 |
| San Angelo, TX | $41,600 |
| Laredo, TX | $41,540 |
| McAllen, TX | $41,530 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $38,620 |
| Brownsville, TX | $35,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 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 |
| 48. Alabama | $48,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $23.51 ($48,900 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $48,900 against $60,580 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Texas rank for carpenter pay?
Texas ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays carpenters the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $60,830 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.