Carpenters Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $46,620 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.41
10th percentile $34,670
90th percentile $62,400
Employed locally 90
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,670
    25th
    $39,910
    50th (median)
    $46,620
    75th
    $53,080
    90th
    $62,400

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 56% Median Carpenters salary is 44% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $65,810
    Anchorage, AK $63,590
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,450
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $61,950
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,620

    Related occupations in Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$41,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,660
    Electricians$51,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$46,830
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,610
    Helpers--Electricians$41,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Pinehurst?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Pinehurst, NC is $22.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.59 or more per hour.

    Is Pinehurst above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Pinehurst, NC is 21.4% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $34,670 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,910.