Carpenters Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,220 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $35,290
90th percentile $62,400
Employed locally 120
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,290
    25th
    $39,140
    50th (median)
    $47,220
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $62,400

    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

    Related occupations in East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $39,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,080
    Electricians $58,140
    Highway Maintenance Workers $34,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in East Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in East Georgia is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.77 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in East Georgia is 20.4% 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 East Georgia?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,290 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,140.