Carpenters Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,390 -28.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.38
10th percentile $30,880
90th percentile $54,590
Employed locally 350
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,880
    25th
    $35,320
    50th (median)
    $42,390
    75th
    $48,740
    90th
    $54,590

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,280
    Electricians $47,990
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Northeast Alabama is $20.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.73 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Northeast Alabama is 28.5% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $30,880 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,320.