Carpenters Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,160 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.11
10th percentile $37,480
90th percentile $76,390
Employed locally 620
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,480
    25th
    $43,850
    50th (median)
    $50,160
    75th
    $61,410
    90th
    $76,390

    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

    Related occupations in South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,110
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,530
    Electricians $51,810
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in South Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in South Florida is $24.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.85 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in South Florida is 15.4% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,480 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,850.