Carpenters Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $46,030 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.13
10th percentile $29,910
90th percentile $58,600
Employed locally 330
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,910
    25th
    $36,250
    50th (median)
    $46,030
    75th
    $53,260
    90th
    $58,600

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 69% Median Carpenters salary is 31% 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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,150
    Electricians$50,110
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,310
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,680
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$45,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Amarillo, TX is $22.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.91 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Amarillo, TX is 22.4% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $29,910 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,250.