Carpenters Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $54,380 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.15
10th percentile $39,540
90th percentile $71,810
Employed locally 390
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,540
    25th
    $47,300
    50th (median)
    $54,380
    75th
    $69,670
    90th
    $71,810

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 90% Median Carpenters salary is 10% 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
    Napa, CA $78,940
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $72,440
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $65,270
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,350
    Pittsburgh, PA $59,650

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,180
    Electricians $57,150
    Highway Maintenance Workers $48,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Altoona, PA is $26.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.52 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Altoona, PA is 8.3% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,540 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,300.