Carpenters Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $46,450 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $34,780
90th percentile $60,990
Employed locally 330
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,780
    25th
    $37,020
    50th (median)
    $46,450
    75th
    $51,460
    90th
    $60,990

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 72% Median Carpenters salary is 28% 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
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $65,810
    Corvallis, OR $62,750
    Nevada $62,240

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,700
    Electricians $58,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,750
    Highway Maintenance Workers $49,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Blacksburg, VA is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.77 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Blacksburg, VA is 21.7% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $34,780 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,020.