Carpenters Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $40,820 -31.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.62
10th percentile $34,040
90th percentile $55,560
Employed locally 40
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,040
    25th
    $40,310
    50th (median)
    $40,820
    75th
    $47,110
    90th
    $55,560

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 77% Median Carpenters salary is 23% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    California $74,820

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $34,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $55,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,170
    Electricians $44,740
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $36,490
    Highway Maintenance Workers $39,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Gadsden?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Gadsden, AL is $19.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.42 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Gadsden, AL is 31.2% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $34,040 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,310.