Carpenters Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $58,000 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.89
10th percentile $39,040
90th percentile $77,880
Employed locally 80
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,040
    25th
    $49,300
    50th (median)
    $58,000
    75th
    $65,610
    90th
    $77,880

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 91% Median Carpenters salary is 9% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $69,680
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,690
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $60,460
    Kingston, NY $59,950
    Syracuse, NY $59,750

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sheet Metal Workers$80,960
    Construction Laborers$48,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$82,720
    Roofers$58,730
    Electricians$66,760
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Elmira, NY is $27.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.55 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Elmira, NY is 2.2% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,040 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,300.