Carpenters Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $48,910 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.51
10th percentile $38,950
90th percentile $62,800
Employed locally 9,520
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,950
    25th
    $46,430
    50th (median)
    $48,910
    75th
    $59,070
    90th
    $62,800

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $50,230
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,650
    Odessa, TX $48,640
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,420
    Midland, TX $48,210
    Corpus Christi, TX $47,850

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,150
    Electricians$59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,230
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Houston, TX is $23.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.93 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Houston, TX is 17.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,950 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,430.