How much does a Carpenters make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

Carpenters Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $46,750 -21.2% vs national

Median hourly $22.48

10th percentile $34,450

90th percentile $63,670

Employed locally 350

National median $59,310

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Carpenters

Northeast Virginia

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$34,450

25th

$38,620

50th (median)

$46,750

75th

$58,920

90th

$63,670

Top-paying metros for Carpenters

Metro area	Median 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 Virginia

Occupation	Median salary
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$63,240
Construction Laborers	$38,470
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$49,390
Highway Maintenance Workers	$50,090
Electricians	$50,240
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$52,530

Frequently asked questions

How much do Carpenters make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Northeast Virginia is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.46 or more per hour.

Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

The median Carpenters salary in Northeast Virginia is 21.2% 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 Virginia?

Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $34,450 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,620.