Carpenters Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $45,760 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $31,910
90th percentile $50,490
Employed locally 60
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,910
    25th
    $37,530
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $48,470
    90th
    $50,490

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    California $74,820

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $30,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $39,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,440
    Electricians $52,190
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,340
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Anniston?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Anniston, AL is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.19 or more per hour.

    Is Anniston above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Anniston, AL is 22.8% 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 Anniston?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,910 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,530.