Carpenters Salary by State
The national median pay for carpenters is $60,580 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,910 in Oklahoma to $85,280 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $40,410
- 25th percentile
- $48,510
- Median
- $60,580
- 75th percentile
- $76,830
- Top 10%
- $99,910
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 670,090 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $85,280 | +41% | $52,760 | $115,900 | 4,810 |
| 2 | Illinois | $79,000 | +30% | $39,890 | $117,660 | 19,570 |
| 3 | California | $75,920 | +25% | $47,490 | $119,950 | 100,750 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $75,200 | +24% | $48,230 | $122,880 | 18,540 |
| 5 | Washington | $74,190 | +22% | $52,330 | $119,920 | 26,960 |
| 6 | Alaska | $73,860 | +22% | $49,060 | $151,530 | 2,560 |
| 7 | New York | $72,330 | +19% | $46,860 | $122,400 | 40,630 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $64,930 | +7% | $46,590 | $99,130 | 14,930 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $64,060 | +6% | $49,140 | $88,000 | 5,160 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $64,010 | +6% | $43,680 | $121,490 | 14,230 |
| 11 | Maryland | $62,960 | +4% | $43,930 | $94,970 | 9,770 |
| 12 | Indiana | $62,870 | +4% | $45,510 | $90,700 | 15,240 |
| 13 | Oregon | $62,870 | +4% | $43,800 | $106,360 | 15,110 |
| 14 | Colorado | $62,830 | +4% | $47,020 | $90,740 | 12,740 |
| 15 | Vermont | $62,400 | +3% | $47,840 | $76,850 | 3,080 |
| 16 | Nevada | $62,380 | +3% | $41,670 | $102,360 | 12,700 |
| 17 | Maine | $62,160 | +3% | $47,130 | $78,240 | 5,170 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $61,710 | +2% | $47,840 | $80,720 | 1,540 |
| 19 | Michigan | $61,680 | +2% | $44,550 | $81,860 | 18,590 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $61,660 | +2% | $45,110 | $93,040 | 13,880 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $61,200 | +1% | $45,500 | $92,410 | 3,760 |
| 22 | Missouri | $60,840 | 0% | $38,700 | $96,310 | 14,410 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $60,840 | 0% | $47,840 | $89,670 | 2,580 |
| 24 | Ohio | $60,810 | 0% | $42,290 | $81,140 | 18,450 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $59,720 | −1% | $40,100 | $77,790 | 3,630 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $59,370 | −2% | $42,970 | $92,110 | 30,630 |
| 27 | Delaware | $59,200 | −2% | $45,160 | $81,320 | 2,250 |
| 28 | Montana | $58,820 | −3% | $43,010 | $77,140 | 4,030 |
| 29 | Arizona | $58,580 | −3% | $38,830 | $75,950 | 16,230 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $57,890 | −4% | $43,860 | $76,760 | 2,360 |
| 31 | Iowa | $57,710 | −5% | $39,040 | $76,540 | 5,770 |
| 32 | Kansas | $56,960 | −6% | $38,860 | $88,090 | 5,210 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $56,850 | −6% | $44,710 | $80,800 | 2,260 |
| 34 | Virginia | $55,690 | −8% | $38,230 | $74,250 | 20,460 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $52,680 | −13% | $36,760 | $72,960 | 8,540 |
| 36 | Utah | $52,360 | −14% | $36,560 | $75,170 | 15,220 |
| 37 | Idaho | $52,000 | −14% | $36,850 | $75,710 | 8,380 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $50,830 | −16% | $37,460 | $66,450 | 8,200 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $50,670 | −16% | $36,010 | $79,040 | 6,950 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $50,320 | −17% | $38,920 | $72,800 | 5,710 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $49,920 | −18% | $34,100 | $69,310 | 8,990 |
| 42 | Florida | $49,870 | −18% | $36,910 | $69,950 | 39,300 |
| 43 | Georgia | $49,350 | −19% | $34,890 | $63,470 | 9,190 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $49,100 | −19% | $35,620 | $63,160 | 13,480 |
| 45 | Texas | $48,900 | −19% | $36,980 | $65,920 | 33,540 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $48,710 | −20% | $35,900 | $70,060 | 3,670 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $48,650 | −20% | $34,670 | $63,440 | 2,950 |
| 48 | Alabama | $48,220 | −20% | $34,430 | $63,140 | 5,560 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $48,140 | −21% | $37,720 | $65,890 | 4,560 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $47,760 | −21% | $36,400 | $70,550 | 4,030 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $46,910 | −23% | $34,670 | $64,940 | 3,820 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Carpenters salary questions
Which state pays carpenters the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $85,280 a year (+41% vs. the national median of $60,580). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays carpenters the least?
Oklahoma, with a median of $46,910 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most carpenters work?
California has the most jobs, about 100,750, with a median of $75,920.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.