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How much does a carpenter make in Tuscaloosa?

$48,870a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area. That is $23.50 an hour or $4,073 a month.

Hourly
$23.50
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
291 of 390
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,190Median: $48,870Highest 10%: $59,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,190$17.40
25th$42,670$20.51
Median$48,870$23.50
75th$57,900$27.84
90th$59,900$28.80

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Florence, AL$51,740
Decatur, AL$50,950
Birmingham, AL$50,400
Anniston, AL$49,070
Huntsville, AL$48,970
Mobile, AL$48,540
Auburn, AL$47,610
Montgomery, AL$47,360
Daphne, AL$46,990
Columbus, GA$45,070
Dothan, AL$42,800
Carpenter salary in Alabama Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Tuscaloosa

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,380
Construction and Building Inspector$64,700
Electrician$60,110
Plumber$59,530
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$59,230
Continuous Mining Machine Operator$58,430
Loading and Moving Machine Operator$57,730
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$47,710
Painter$46,210
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$44,300
Salaries for every job in Tuscaloosa, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Tuscaloosa?

The median hourly pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area is $23.50 ($48,870 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Tuscaloosa than the national average?

No: $48,870 against $60,580 nationally, 19% less.

How does Tuscaloosa compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $48,220, so Tuscaloosa pays 1% more.

Where does Tuscaloosa rank for carpenter pay?

291 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Tuscaloosa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,900 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.