Carpenters Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $36,470 -38.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.54
10th percentile $23,550
90th percentile $55,880
Employed locally 130
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,550
    25th
    $28,610
    50th (median)
    $36,470
    75th
    $43,470
    90th
    $55,880

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 55% Median Carpenters salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $50,230
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,910
    Odessa, TX $48,640
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,420
    Midland, TX $48,210

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,940
    Electricians$47,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,210
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$39,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Abilene, TX is $17.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.28 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Abilene, TX is 38.5% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Abilene?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $23,550 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,610.