Carpenters Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $45,650 -23% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $31,700
90th percentile $59,620
Employed locally 150
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,700
    25th
    $37,030
    50th (median)
    $45,650
    75th
    $51,990
    90th
    $59,620

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 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
    Williamsport, PA $54,460
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $50,360
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $47,120
    Jackson, MS $46,880

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,250
    Highway Maintenance Workers $36,090
    Electricians $47,330
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $41,190
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Hattiesburg, MS is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.57 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 23% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,700 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,030.