Carpenters Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $39,790 -32.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.13
10th percentile $28,480
90th percentile $55,340
Employed locally 760
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,480
    25th
    $34,470
    50th (median)
    $39,790
    75th
    $47,730
    90th
    $55,340

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 68% Median Carpenters salary is 32% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $50,230
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,910
    Odessa, TX $48,640
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,420
    Midland, TX $48,210

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $34,960
    Electricians $46,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,500
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,330
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $42,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in El Paso, TX is $19.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.11 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in El Paso, TX is 32.9% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $28,480 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,470.