Carpenters Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $45,790 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.02
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $60,550
Employed locally 870
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $36,860
    50th (median)
    $45,790
    75th
    $52,040
    90th
    $60,550

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 72% Median Carpenters salary is 28% 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
    Flint, MI $60,590
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $50,160
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,790
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $49,380
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $49,350
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $49,170

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,210
    Electricians $49,800
    Roofers $46,320
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,910
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $45,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Lakeland?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Lakeland, FL is $22.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.33 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Lakeland, FL is 22.8% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,860.