Carpenters Salary in Albany, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, GA

Median annual salary $44,710 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.50
10th percentile $27,960
90th percentile $54,340
Employed locally 60
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,960
    25th
    $32,640
    50th (median)
    $44,710
    75th
    $46,600
    90th
    $54,340

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,219 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 82% Median Carpenters salary is 18% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $62,810
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,470
    Michigan $61,410
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $60,600
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $59,140
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,130

    Related occupations in Albany, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $34,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,790
    Electricians $59,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $41,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,360
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $36,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Albany, GA is $21.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.13 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Albany, GA is 24.6% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $27,960 per year in Albany, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,640.