Carpenters Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $44,690 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.48
10th percentile $36,540
90th percentile $56,320
Employed locally 380
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,540
    25th
    $44,690
    50th (median)
    $44,690
    75th
    $54,730
    90th
    $56,320

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $50,230
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,910
    Odessa, TX $48,640
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,420
    Midland, TX $48,210

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,050
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $43,540
    Electricians $47,660
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $48,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Longview, TX is $21.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.41 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Longview, TX is 24.7% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,540 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,690.