Carpenters Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $48,350 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.25
10th percentile $35,820
90th percentile $64,340
Employed locally 490
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,820
    25th
    $39,910
    50th (median)
    $48,350
    75th
    $56,240
    90th
    $64,340

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 58% Median Carpenters salary is 42% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    California $74,820

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,290
    Electricians $56,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,910
    Helpers--Electricians $36,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Huntsville?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Huntsville, AL is $23.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.30 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Huntsville, AL is 18.5% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,820 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,910.