Carpenters Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $49,650 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.87
10th percentile $37,630
90th percentile $63,520
Employed locally 2,840
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,630
    25th
    $46,150
    50th (median)
    $49,650
    75th
    $57,450
    90th
    $63,520

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 51% Median Carpenters salary is 49% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,910
    Odessa, TX $48,640
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,420
    Midland, TX $48,210
    Corpus Christi, TX $47,850

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,530
    Electricians $59,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,280
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Austin, TX is $23.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.75 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Austin, TX is 16.3% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,630 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,150.