Carpenter salary in the United States

How much does a Carpenter make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$60,580

Median $60,580
Low $40,410High $99,910

Based on 670,090 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$40,410
25th percentile
$48,510
75th percentile
$76,830
90th percentile
$99,910

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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