Carpenters Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $46,130 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.18
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $61,460
Employed locally 760
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $37,890
    50th (median)
    $46,130
    75th
    $55,640
    90th
    $61,460

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 63% Median Carpenters salary is 37% 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
    Flint, MI $60,590
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $50,160
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,790
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $49,380
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $49,350
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $49,170

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,380
    Electricians $48,860
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,260
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $44,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Pensacola, FL is $22.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.92 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Pensacola, FL is 22.2% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,890.