Carpenters Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,040 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $64,680
Employed locally 760
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $38,440
    50th (median)
    $47,040
    75th
    $54,670
    90th
    $64,680

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $42,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,590
    Electricians $58,260
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,240
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $44,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Maryland is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.37 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Maryland is 20.7% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,440.