Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $64,010 | $62,569 | +2% |
| Median hourly wage | $30.77 | $30.08 | +2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $58,833.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Carpenter in New Jersey is $64,010, or about $30.77 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Carpenters is $62,569. New Jersey is +2% above the national median.
Entry-level carpenters in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 14,230 carpenter jobs on record and a median salary of $64,010, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.