Carpenters Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $51,390 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.71
10th percentile $34,390
90th percentile $63,330
Employed locally 6,590
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,390
    25th
    $45,820
    50th (median)
    $51,390
    75th
    $58,770
    90th
    $63,330

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 60% Median Carpenters salary is 40% 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 Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,020
    Electricians $60,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,690
    Construction and Building Inspectors $65,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Atlanta, GA is $24.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.39 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Atlanta, GA is 13.4% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $34,390 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,820.