Carpenters Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $70,260 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.78
10th percentile $49,240
90th percentile $80,770
Employed locally 760
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,240
    25th
    $52,030
    50th (median)
    $70,260
    75th
    $77,100
    90th
    $80,770

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 83% Median Carpenters salary is 17% 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
    New Haven, CT $68,620
    District of Columbia $66,100
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $64,500
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $64,180
    Connecticut $63,510
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,690

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,880
    Electricians $71,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,060
    Construction Laborers $51,810
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,430
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Norwich?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Norwich, CT is $33.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.28 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Norwich, CT is 18.5% above 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $49,240 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,030.