Carpenters Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $46,400 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.31
10th percentile $34,930
90th percentile $61,740
Employed locally 670
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,930
    25th
    $38,860
    50th (median)
    $46,400
    75th
    $51,260
    90th
    $61,740

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 69% Median Carpenters salary is 31% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,110
    Electricians $56,840
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,190
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,710
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $38,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Roanoke, VA is $22.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.96 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Roanoke, VA is 21.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $34,930 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,860.