Carpenters Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $46,420 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.32
10th percentile $35,640
90th percentile $62,160
Employed locally 440
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,640
    25th
    $38,660
    50th (median)
    $46,420
    75th
    $57,530
    90th
    $62,160

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 79% Median Carpenters salary is 21% 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
    Flint, MI $60,590
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $50,160
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,790
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $49,380
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $49,350
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $49,170

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,460
    Electricians $50,010
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,540
    Roofers $44,100
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Gainesville, FL is $22.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.36 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Gainesville, FL is 21.7% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,640 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,660.