Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| California | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $75,920 | $62,569 | +21% |
| Median hourly wage | $36.50 | $30.08 | +21% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $68,582.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Carpenter in California is $75,920, or about $36.50 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Carpenters is $62,569. California is +21% above the national median.
Entry-level carpenters in California typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 100,750 carpenter jobs on record and a median salary of $75,920, California offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.