Carpenters Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $50,360 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $36,480
90th percentile $70,180
Employed locally 130
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,480
    25th
    $45,090
    50th (median)
    $50,360
    75th
    $56,170
    90th
    $70,180

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 79% Median Carpenters salary is 21% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    California $74,820

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,770
    Electricians$61,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$70,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,110
    Helpers--Electricians$38,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Decatur, AL is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.37 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Decatur, AL is 15.1% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,480 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,090.