Carpenters Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $53,120 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.54
10th percentile $38,790
90th percentile $70,440
Employed locally 540
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,790
    25th
    $45,880
    50th (median)
    $53,120
    75th
    $61,610
    90th
    $70,440

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 59% Median Carpenters salary is 41% 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
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $65,810
    Corvallis, OR $62,750
    Nevada $62,240

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,900
    Electricians $62,500
    Construction Laborers $42,970
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,400
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $43,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Charlottesville, VA is $25.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.00 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Charlottesville, VA is 10.4% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,790 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,880.