Carpenters Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $50,230 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.15
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $65,720
Employed locally 870
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $45,590
    50th (median)
    $50,230
    75th
    $59,520
    90th
    $65,720

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,650
    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 Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,420
    Electricians $59,230
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $54,320
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,710
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $42,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Beaumont, TX is $24.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.66 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Beaumont, TX is 15.3% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,590.