Carpenters Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $48,640 -18% vs national
Median hourly $23.39
10th percentile $38,390
90th percentile $60,640
Employed locally 190
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,390
    25th
    $45,800
    50th (median)
    $48,640
    75th
    $60,480
    90th
    $60,640

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 68% Median Carpenters salary is 32% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $50,230
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,910
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,420
    Midland, TX $48,210
    Corpus Christi, TX $47,850

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $50,510
    Construction Laborers $37,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,410
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,150
    Electricians $50,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Odessa, TX is $23.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.80 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Odessa, TX is 18% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,390 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,800.