Carpenters Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $49,520 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.81
10th percentile $24,490
90th percentile $65,620
Employed locally 2,410
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,490
    25th
    $39,480
    50th (median)
    $49,520
    75th
    $58,510
    90th
    $65,620

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 52% Median Carpenters salary is 48% 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 Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,600
    Electricians $54,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,560
    Construction and Building Inspectors $73,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Raleigh, NC is $23.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.17 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Raleigh, NC is 16.5% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $24,490 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,480.