Carpenters Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $64,500 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.01
10th percentile $44,810
90th percentile $82,360
Employed locally 1,820
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,810
    25th
    $54,070
    50th (median)
    $64,500
    75th
    $80,710
    90th
    $82,360

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 69% Median Carpenters salary is 31% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,260
    New Haven, CT $68,620
    District of Columbia $66,100
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $64,180
    Connecticut $63,510
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,690

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,750
    Electricians $76,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,520
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers $63,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Hartford, CT is $31.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.59 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Hartford, CT is 8.8% above 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $44,810 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,070.