Carpenters Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $47,270 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.72
10th percentile $34,450
90th percentile $65,630
Employed locally 170
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,450
    25th
    $39,460
    50th (median)
    $47,270
    75th
    $56,360
    90th
    $65,630

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 61% Median Carpenters salary is 39% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $62,810
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,470
    Michigan $61,410
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $60,600
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $59,140
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,130

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,670
    Electricians $57,010
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,000
    Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $41,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Gainesville, GA is $22.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.12 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Gainesville, GA is 20.3% 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 $34,450 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,460.