Carpenters Salary in Central North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $41,600 -29.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $35,700
90th percentile $56,810
Employed locally 890
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,700
    25th
    $36,750
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $50,100
    90th
    $56,810

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,940
    Electricians$50,350
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47,010
    Highway Maintenance Workers$43,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Central North Carolina is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.69 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Central North Carolina is 29.9% 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 Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,700 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,750.