How much does a carpenter make in Washington?
$60,800a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $29.23 an hour or $5,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.23
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 124 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 13,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,150Median: $60,800Highest 10%: $90,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,150 | $22.67 | |
| 25th | $55,380 | $26.63 | |
| Median | $60,800 | $29.23 | |
| 75th | $73,970 | $35.56 | |
| 90th | $90,590 | $43.55 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for carpenters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $29.23 ($60,800 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $60,800 against $60,580 nationally, 0% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $61,710, so Washington pays 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for carpenter pay?
124 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpenter make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,590 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.