Carpenters Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,010 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.08
10th percentile $32,610
90th percentile $76,770
Employed locally 740
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,610
    25th
    $41,370
    50th (median)
    $48,010
    75th
    $63,190
    90th
    $76,770

    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 Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $42,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,980
    Electricians $51,540
    Highway Maintenance Workers $35,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Central Kentucky is $23.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.82 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Central Kentucky is 19.1% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $32,610 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,370.