Carpenters Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $45,650 -23% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $31,130
90th percentile $68,810
Employed locally 230
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,130
    25th
    $38,220
    50th (median)
    $45,650
    75th
    $57,350
    90th
    $68,810

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,090
    Construction Laborers $38,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,400
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators $56,120
    Electricians $70,720
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in East Kentucky is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.86 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in East Kentucky is 23% 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 Kentucky?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,130 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,220.