Carpenters Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,160 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.44
10th percentile $41,490
90th percentile $78,420
Employed locally 1,030
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,490
    25th
    $47,430
    50th (median)
    $59,160
    75th
    $62,720
    90th
    $78,420

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers$49,190
    Construction Laborers$48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$68,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,430
    Electricians$73,630
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Capital/Northern New York is $28.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.76 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Capital/Northern New York is 0.3% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $41,490 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,430.