Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Massachusetts | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $75,200 | $62,569 | +20% |
| Median hourly wage | $36.15 | $30.08 | +20% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $71,078.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Carpenter in Massachusetts is $75,200, or about $36.15 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Carpenters is $62,569. Massachusetts is +20% above the national median.
Entry-level carpenters in Massachusetts typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 18,540 carpenter jobs on record and a median salary of $75,200, Massachusetts offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.