How much does a carpenter make in Washington?
$74,190a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in Washington. That is $35.67 an hour or $6,183 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.67
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,330Median: $74,190Highest 10%: $119,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,330 | $25.16 | |
| 25th | $60,630 | $29.15 | |
| Median | $74,190 | $35.67 | |
| 75th | $92,660 | $44.55 | |
| 90th | $119,900 | $57.65 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $76,410 |
| Portland, OR | $73,710 |
| Bellingham, WA | $73,260 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $69,710 |
| Longview, WA | $68,550 |
| Bremerton, WA | $65,000 |
| Kennewick, WA | $64,320 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $63,640 |
| Yakima, WA | $63,300 |
| Olympia, WA | $63,260 |
| Spokane, WA | $61,900 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $59,660 |
| Lewiston, ID | $57,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for carpenters.
| 2. Illinois | $79,000 |
| 3. California | $75,920 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $75,200 |
| 5. Washington | $74,190 |
| 6. Alaska | $73,860 |
| 7. New York | $72,330 |
| 8. Minnesota | $64,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $35.67 ($74,190 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $74,190 against $60,580 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Washington rank for carpenter pay?
Washington ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays carpenters the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $76,410 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.