Carpenter Salary (2026): How Much Do Carpenters Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated September 10, 2026

National Median$62,569
Per Hour$30.08
Total Jobs$670,080
Highest Paying StateHawaii

Carpenter Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1Hawaii$85,280▲ 36%4,810
2Illinois$79,000▲ 26%19,570
3California$75,920▲ 21%100,750
4Massachusetts$75,200▲ 20%18,540
5Washington$74,190▲ 19%26,960
6Alaska$73,860▲ 18%2,560
7New York$72,330▲ 16%40,630
8Minnesota$64,930▲ 4%14,930
9Connecticut$64,060▲ 2%5,160
10New Jersey$64,010▲ 2%14,230
11Maryland$62,960▲ 1%9,770
12Indiana$62,870▲ 0%15,240
13Oregon$62,870▲ 0%15,110
14Colorado$62,830▲ 0%12,740
15Vermont$62,400▲ 0%3,080
16Nevada$62,380▲ 0%12,700
17Maine$62,160▼ 1%5,170
18District of Columbia$61,710▼ 1%1,540
19Michigan$61,680▼ 1%18,590
20Wisconsin$61,660▼ 1%13,880
21New Hampshire$61,200▼ 2%3,760
22Missouri$60,840▼ 3%14,410
23Rhode Island$60,840▼ 3%2,580
24Ohio$60,810▼ 3%18,450
25New Mexico$59,720▼ 5%3,630
26Pennsylvania$59,370▼ 5%30,630
27Delaware$59,200▼ 5%2,250
28Montana$58,820▼ 6%4,030
29Arizona$58,580▼ 6%16,230
30North Dakota$57,890▼ 7%2,360
31Iowa$57,710▼ 8%5,770
32Kansas$56,960▼ 9%5,210
33Wyoming$56,850▼ 9%2,260
34Virginia$55,690▼ 11%20,460
35Kentucky$52,680▼ 16%8,540
36Utah$52,360▼ 16%15,220
37Idaho$52,000▼ 17%8,380
38Tennessee$50,830▼ 19%8,200
39South Carolina$50,670▼ 19%6,950
40Nebraska$50,320▼ 20%5,710
41Louisiana$49,920▼ 20%8,990
42Florida$49,870▼ 20%39,300
43Georgia$49,350▼ 21%9,190
44North Carolina$49,100▼ 22%13,480
45Texas$48,900▼ 22%33,540
46West Virginia$48,710▼ 22%3,670
47Mississippi$48,650▼ 22%2,950
48Alabama$48,220▼ 23%5,560
49South Dakota$48,140▼ 23%4,560
50Arkansas$47,760▼ 24%4,030
51Oklahoma$46,910▼ 25%3,820

FAQ

How much does a Carpenter make?

The national median annual salary for carpenters is $62,569, about $30.08 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays carpenters the most?

Hawaii tops the list at $85,280 per year.

What state pays carpenters the least?

Oklahoma has the lowest median at $46,910.

How much does a Carpenter make per hour?

At the national median, carpenters earn about $30.08 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most carpenters employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of carpenters include California.