Carpenters Salary in Chambersburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chambersburg, PA

Median annual salary $47,700 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $34,780
90th percentile $64,990
Employed locally 300
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,780
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $47,700
    75th
    $54,600
    90th
    $64,990

    Chambersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 64% Median Carpenters salary is 36% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $78,940
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $72,440
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $65,270
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,350
    Pittsburgh, PA $59,650

    Related occupations in Chambersburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,210
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $54,010
    Electricians $59,860
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Chambersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Chambersburg, PA is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.31 or more per hour.

    Is Chambersburg above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Chambersburg, PA is 19.6% 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 Chambersburg?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $34,780 per year in Chambersburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.