Carpenters Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $39,130 -34% vs national
Median hourly $18.81
10th percentile $29,320
90th percentile $52,540
Employed locally 160
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,320
    25th
    $34,910
    50th (median)
    $39,130
    75th
    $48,460
    90th
    $52,540

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 69% Median Carpenters salary is 31% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$32,700
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$60,250
    Electricians$46,960
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47,840
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Dothan, AL is $18.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.48 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Dothan, AL is 34% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $29,320 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,910.