How much does a carpenter make in Virginia?
$55,690a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Virginia. That is $26.77 an hour or $4,641 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.77
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,230Median: $55,690Highest 10%: $74,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,230 | $18.38 | |
| 25th | $46,460 | $22.34 | |
| Median | $55,690 | $26.77 | |
| 75th | $61,340 | $29.49 | |
| 90th | $74,250 | $35.70 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $60,800 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $56,090 |
| Richmond, VA | $51,870 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 31. Iowa | $57,710 |
| 32. Kansas | $56,960 |
| 33. Wyoming | $56,850 |
| 34. Virginia | $55,690 |
| 35. Kentucky | $52,680 |
| 36. Utah | $52,360 |
| 37. Idaho | $52,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $26.77 ($55,690 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $55,690 against $60,580 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Virginia rank for carpenter pay?
Virginia ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays carpenters the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $60,800 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.