Carpenters Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $62,740 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.16
10th percentile $44,380
90th percentile $102,570
Employed locally 580
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,380
    25th
    $58,860
    50th (median)
    $62,740
    75th
    $77,410
    90th
    $102,570

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$57,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83,470
    Electricians$76,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$71,290
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$55,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Massachusetts is $30.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.23 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Massachusetts is 5.8% above 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $44,380 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,860.