Carpenters Salary in Sherman, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sherman-Denison, TX

Median annual salary $46,510 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $30,610
90th percentile $61,820
Employed locally 90
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,610
    25th
    $36,200
    50th (median)
    $46,510
    75th
    $56,760
    90th
    $61,820

    Sherman economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,455 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 66% Median Carpenters salary is 34% 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 Sherman, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,430
    Electricians $53,910
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,770
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,750
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $44,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Sherman?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Sherman, TX is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.90 or more per hour.

    Is Sherman above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Sherman, TX is 21.6% 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 Sherman?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $30,610 per year in Sherman, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,200.