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Carpenters Salary in District of Columbia

Carpenters in District of Columbia earn a median of $61,710 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$61,710
vs. U.S. median
+2% ($60,580)
Rank among states
18 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,540

Pay range in District of Columbia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,840; the top 10% earn over $80,720. Nationally the range is $40,410 to $99,910.

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Carpenters pay in District of Columbia

How much do carpenters make in District of Columbia?

The median is $61,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,840 and the top 10% earn over $80,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is District of Columbia a good state for carpenters?

On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $60,580). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses