Carpenters Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,210 -32.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.33
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $60,850
Employed locally 230
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $34,840
    50th (median)
    $40,210
    75th
    $49,150
    90th
    $60,850

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,920
    Electricians $48,780
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $38,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Eastern Region of Texas is $19.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.95 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 32.2% 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,840.