Carpenters Salary in Central Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $49,090 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.60
10th percentile $37,350
90th percentile $73,370
Employed locally 870
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,350
    25th
    $43,600
    50th (median)
    $49,090
    75th
    $58,590
    90th
    $73,370

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,000
    Highway Maintenance Workers $44,730
    Electricians $58,720
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Central Pennsylvania is $23.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.27 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Central Pennsylvania is 17.2% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,350 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,600.