Carpenters Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $59,650 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.68
10th percentile $44,080
90th percentile $91,240
Employed locally 5,730
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,080
    25th
    $48,470
    50th (median)
    $59,650
    75th
    $78,770
    90th
    $91,240

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 81% Median Carpenters salary is 19% 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
    Napa, CA $78,940
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $72,440
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $65,270
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,350
    York-Hanover, PA $59,100

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,570
    Electricians $63,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,930
    Highway Maintenance Workers $51,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Pittsburgh, PA is $28.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 0.6% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $44,080 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,470.