Carpenters Salary in Border Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,110 -27.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.73
10th percentile $35,390
90th percentile $56,860
Employed locally 40
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,390
    25th
    $37,530
    50th (median)
    $43,110
    75th
    $50,800
    90th
    $56,860

    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

    Related occupations in Border Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,680
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $38,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,650
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $47,640
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $50,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Border Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Border Region of Texas is $20.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.34 or more per hour.

    Is Border Region of Texas above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Border Region of Texas is 27.3% 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 Border Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,390 per year in Border Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,530.