Carpenters Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $48,630 -18% vs national
Median hourly $23.38
10th percentile $35,510
90th percentile $61,700
Employed locally 710
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,510
    25th
    $42,040
    50th (median)
    $48,630
    75th
    $56,420
    90th
    $61,700

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 84% Median Carpenters salary is 16% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    California $74,820

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,910
    Electricians $61,120
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,610
    Helpers--Electricians $36,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Mobile, AL is $23.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.59 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Mobile, AL is 18% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,510 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,040.