Carpenters Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $45,420 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.84
10th percentile $29,690
90th percentile $61,370
Employed locally 90
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,690
    25th
    $35,340
    50th (median)
    $45,420
    75th
    $56,830
    90th
    $61,370

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 78% Median Carpenters salary is 22% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $62,810
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,470
    Michigan $61,410
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $60,600
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $59,140
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,130

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,790
    Electricians $51,490
    Construction Laborers $36,750
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,150
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,880
    Helpers--Electricians $37,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Macon?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Macon, GA is $21.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.27 or more per hour.

    Is Macon above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Macon, GA is 23.4% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $29,690 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,340.