Carpenters Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,810 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.55
10th percentile $33,990
90th percentile $64,110
Employed locally 550
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,990
    25th
    $37,350
    50th (median)
    $44,810
    75th
    $54,420
    90th
    $64,110

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,430
    Electricians $50,870
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $45,560
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Eastern North Carolina is $21.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.75 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Eastern North Carolina is 24.4% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $33,990 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,350.