Carpenters Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $47,410 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.79
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $65,170
Employed locally 410
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $47,410
    75th
    $58,880
    90th
    $65,170

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 72% Median Carpenters salary is 28% 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 Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,220
    Electricians $50,940
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,660
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,650
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Punta Gorda?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Punta Gorda, FL is $22.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.31 or more per hour.

    Is Punta Gorda above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 20.1% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.