What is the entry-level Carpenter salary?

Entry-level Carpenters typically start around $33,000 per year, rising toward $52,720 with experience.

What is the highest Carpenter salary?

Experienced Carpenters can earn around $80,000 per year or more, depending on location, employer, and specialization.

What education does a Carpenter need?

Most Carpenter roles require a Apprenticeship degree. Job demand is projected to grow 1% — slower than average.

Trades · US Salary

Carpenter Salary

Median $52,720/yr · about $25.35/hr

Entry-level

$33,000

Median (typical)

$52,720

Experienced

$80,000

Job growth

+1%

slower than average

Education

Apprenticeship

Field

Trades

How much does a Carpenter make?

The typical Carpenter in the United States earns a median salary of $52,720 per year — roughly $25.35 per hour. Pay ranges from about $33,000 for entry-level roles to $80,000 for experienced professionals.

Demand for Carpenters is projected to change by 1% over the next decade (slower than average). Most positions require a Apprenticeship degree. Actual pay varies with location, industry, and employer — use our take-home pay calculator to estimate your after-tax income by state.

Carpenter Salary — FAQ

How much does a Carpenter make?: The median Carpenter salary in the US is $52,720 per year, which is about $25.35 per hour (at 2,080 hours/year).
What is the entry-level Carpenter salary?: Entry-level Carpenters typically start around $33,000 per year, rising toward $52,720 with experience.
What is the highest Carpenter salary?: Experienced Carpenters can earn around $80,000 per year or more, depending on location, employer, and specialization.
What education does a Carpenter need?: Most Carpenter roles require a Apprenticeship degree. Job demand is projected to grow 1% — slower than average.

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