Carpenters Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $47,670 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $36,240
90th percentile $59,620
Employed locally 2,270
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,240
    25th
    $43,640
    50th (median)
    $47,670
    75th
    $53,310
    90th
    $59,620

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 64% Median Carpenters salary is 36% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $50,230
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,910
    Odessa, TX $48,640
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,420
    Midland, TX $48,210

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,770
    Electricians $52,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,530
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $46,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in San Antonio, TX is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.63 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in San Antonio, TX is 19.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,240 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,640.