Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $72,330 | $62,569 | +16% |
| Median hourly wage | $34.77 | $30.08 | +16% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $67,034.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Carpenter in New York is $72,330, or about $34.77 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Carpenters is $62,569. New York is +16% above the national median.
Entry-level carpenters in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 40,630 carpenter jobs on record and a median salary of $72,330, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.