Carpenters Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $48,510 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $32,000
90th percentile $59,720
Employed locally 120
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,000
    25th
    $37,610
    50th (median)
    $48,510
    75th
    $56,170
    90th
    $59,720

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 77% Median Carpenters salary is 23% 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 Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,490
    Electricians $58,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,230
    Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $50,380
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,440
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Athens, GA is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.16 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Athens, GA is 18.2% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $32,000 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,610.