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How much does a carpenter make in Wilmington?

$50,830a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Wilmington, NC metro area. That is $24.44 an hour or $4,236 a month.

Hourly
$24.44
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
240 of 390
Jobs in the area
640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,010Median: $50,830Highest 10%: $64,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,010$18.27
25th$45,890$22.06
Median$50,830$24.44
75th$59,700$28.70
90th$64,510$31.01

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Durham, NC$51,540
Virginia Beach, VA$51,500
Asheville, NC$51,290
Charlotte, NC$50,960
Raleigh, NC$50,820
Winston-Salem, NC$49,940
Goldsboro, NC$49,920
Greensboro, NC$49,910
Burlington, NC$49,280
Jacksonville, NC$48,880
Hickory, NC$48,260
Pinehurst, NC$47,840
Rocky Mount, NC$47,490
Fayetteville, NC$46,800
Greenville, NC$46,750
Carpenter salary in North Carolina Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Wilmington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$70,820
Construction and Building Inspector$63,670
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$57,540
Plumber$56,390
Electrician$54,080
Highway Maintenance Worker$48,840
Roofer$48,740
Brickmason and Blockmason$48,200
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$47,910
Sheet Metal Worker$47,390
Salaries for every job in Wilmington, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Wilmington?

The median hourly pay in the Wilmington, NC metro area is $24.44 ($50,830 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Wilmington than the national average?

No: $50,830 against $60,580 nationally, 16% less.

How does Wilmington compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $49,100, so Wilmington pays 4% more.

Where does Wilmington rank for carpenter pay?

240 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Wilmington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,510 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.