Carpenters Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $59,140 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.44
10th percentile $35,700
90th percentile $72,940
Employed locally 750
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,700
    25th
    $46,440
    50th (median)
    $59,140
    75th
    $65,870
    90th
    $72,940

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 89% Median Carpenters salary is 11% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,130
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $56,120

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,940
    Electricians $59,930
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,230
    Helpers--Electricians $37,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Augusta, GA-SC is $28.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.99 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 0.3% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,700 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,440.