Carpenters Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $45,700 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $35,650
90th percentile $64,120
Employed locally 190
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,650
    25th
    $37,320
    50th (median)
    $45,700
    75th
    $50,500
    90th
    $64,120

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 87% Median Carpenters salary is 13% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,450
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $53,870
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $50,960
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $50,630
    Winchester, VA-WV $49,370
    Wheeling, WV-OH $49,010

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,070
    Electricians $62,160
    Construction Laborers $37,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,400
    Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $71,090
    Roof Bolters, Mining $76,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Beckley, WV is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.19 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Beckley, WV is 22.9% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,650 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,320.