Carpenters Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $61,690 +4% vs national
Median hourly $29.66
10th percentile $45,740
90th percentile $94,400
Employed locally 2,130
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,740
    25th
    $50,070
    50th (median)
    $61,690
    75th
    $76,180
    90th
    $94,400

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 72% Median Carpenters salary is 28% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $69,680
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $60,460
    Kingston, NY $59,950
    Syracuse, NY $59,750
    Utica-Rome, NY $59,630

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,800
    Electricians $72,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,030
    Highway Maintenance Workers $54,260
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Albany, NY is $29.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.98 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Albany, NY is 4% above 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 $45,740 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,070.