Carpenters Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $48,470 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.30
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $69,260
Employed locally 340
National median $59,310

Compare Carpenters salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Charleston, WV stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Carpenters
in
Charleston, WV
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $39,120
    50th (median)
    $48,470
    75th
    $64,470
    90th
    $69,260

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 83% Median Carpenters salary is 17% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,450
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $53,870
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $50,960
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $50,630
    Winchester, VA-WV $49,370
    Wheeling, WV-OH $49,010

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,000
    Construction Laborers $43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,380
    Electricians $62,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,940
    Construction and Building Inspectors $61,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Charleston, WV is $23.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.23 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Charleston, WV is 18.3% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,120.