Carpenters Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $47,510 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $34,390
90th percentile $67,930
Employed locally 470
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,390
    25th
    $41,140
    50th (median)
    $47,510
    75th
    $57,070
    90th
    $67,930

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,120
    Electricians$59,490
    Highway Maintenance Workers$50,690
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Northwest Virginia is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.39 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Northwest Virginia is 19.9% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $34,390 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,140.