Wage data
Carpenters Salary in the United States
The median Carpenters salary in the United States is $60,580 per year, with most earning between $48,510 and $76,830 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$49K – $77K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,410 |
| 25th percentile | $48,510 |
| Median (50th) | $60,580 |
| 75th percentile | $76,830 |
| 90th percentile | $99,910 |
Carpenters salary by metro
- San Francisco$89,200 median
- Chicago$80,440 median
- San Jose$80,190 median
- Seattle$76,410 median
- Los Angeles$75,740 median
- Boston$75,210 median
- Sacramento$74,440 median
- New York$74,300 median
- Minneapolis$74,060 median
- Portland$73,710 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.