Carpenters Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $46,740 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $36,940
90th percentile $70,250
Employed locally 130
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,940
    25th
    $41,080
    50th (median)
    $46,740
    75th
    $59,940
    90th
    $70,250

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 67% Median Carpenters salary is 33% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,350
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $60,150
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,450
    Lexington Park, MD $57,010
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $50,630

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,780
    Construction Laborers $37,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,390
    Electricians $56,430
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,830
    Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $58,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Salisbury?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Salisbury, MD is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.74 or more per hour.

    Is Salisbury above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Salisbury, MD is 21.2% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,940 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,080.