Carpenters Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $49,620 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.86
10th percentile $36,890
90th percentile $66,440
Employed locally 2,910
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,890
    25th
    $45,140
    50th (median)
    $49,620
    75th
    $58,710
    90th
    $66,440

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 59% Median Carpenters salary is 41% 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
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $65,810
    Corvallis, OR $62,750
    Nevada $62,240

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,720
    Electricians$60,200
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59,970
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$42,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Richmond, VA is $23.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.48 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Richmond, VA is 16.3% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,890 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,140.