Carpenters Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $41,600 -29.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $29,110
90th percentile $62,640
Employed locally 370
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,110
    25th
    $33,830
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $49,690
    90th
    $62,640

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $65,810
    Anchorage, AK $63,590
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,450
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $61,950
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,620

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $52,620
    Construction Laborers $39,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,150
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,470
    Helpers--Electricians $38,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Hickory, NC is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.15 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Hickory, NC is 29.9% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $29,110 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,830.