Carpenters Salary in Northwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $42,760 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.56
10th percentile $35,450
90th percentile $52,000
Employed locally 230
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,450
    25th
    $38,550
    50th (median)
    $42,760
    75th
    $48,740
    90th
    $52,000

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $44,670
    Construction Laborers $33,670
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,970
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $43,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,090
    Highway Maintenance Workers $34,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Northwest Alabama is $20.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.69 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Northwest Alabama is 27.9% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,450 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,550.