Carpenters Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $47,850 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.00
10th percentile $37,600
90th percentile $58,500
Employed locally 700
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,600
    25th
    $46,160
    50th (median)
    $47,850
    75th
    $57,440
    90th
    $58,500

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 73% Median Carpenters salary is 27% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $50,230
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,910
    Odessa, TX $48,640
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,420
    Midland, TX $48,210

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,330
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,310
    Electricians $55,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,260
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Corpus Christi, TX is $23.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.03 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 19.3% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,600 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,160.