Profession
Carpenters
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
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United States
Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2025
47-2031SOC 2018 47-2031
GroupAll
Median60,580 USD
Average65,630 USD
Middle 50%48,510 USD - 76,830 USD
Decile range40,410 USD - 99,910 USD
Bottom decile40,410 USD
Top decile99,910 USD
🇺🇸 United States2025
62302018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 6230
GroupMen
Median53,196 USD
Average53,196 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
47-2031SOC 2018 47-2031
GroupAll
Median48,220 USD
Average49,490 USD
Middle 50%40,410 USD - 56,390 USD
Decile range34,430 USD - 63,140 USD
Bottom decile34,430 USD
Top decile63,140 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2025
47-2031SOC 2018 47-2031
GroupAll
Median73,860 USD
Average80,460 USD
Middle 50%59,770 USD - 94,150 USD
Decile range49,060 USD - 151,530 USD
Bottom decile49,060 USD
Top decile151,530 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
47-2031SOC 2018 47-2031
GroupAll
Median58,580 USD
Average58,980 USD
Middle 50%47,890 USD - 69,820 USD
Decile range38,830 USD - 75,950 USD
Bottom decile38,830 USD
Top decile75,950 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
47-2031SOC 2018 47-2031
GroupAll
Median47,760 USD
Average51,350 USD
Middle 50%41,460 USD - 57,510 USD
Decile range36,400 USD - 70,550 USD
Bottom decile36,400 USD
Top decile70,550 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
47-2031SOC 2018 47-2031
GroupAll
Median75,920 USD
Average78,810 USD
Middle 50%59,740 USD - 95,830 USD
Decile range47,490 USD - 119,950 USD
Bottom decile47,490 USD
Top decile119,950 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
47-2031SOC 2018 47-2031
GroupAll
Median62,830 USD
Average66,190 USD
Middle 50%51,940 USD - 74,430 USD
Decile range47,020 USD - 90,740 USD
Bottom decile47,020 USD
Top decile90,740 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2025
47-2031SOC 2018 47-2031
GroupAll
Median64,060 USD
Average68,680 USD
Middle 50%57,540 USD - 80,820 USD
Decile range49,140 USD - 88,000 USD
Bottom decile49,140 USD
Top decile88,000 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2025
47-2031SOC 2018 47-2031
GroupAll
Median59,200 USD
Average62,690 USD
Middle 50%48,560 USD - 75,380 USD
Decile range45,160 USD - 81,320 USD
Bottom decile45,160 USD
Top decile81,320 USD
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Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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