Carpenters Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $47,220 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $36,290
90th percentile $62,860
Employed locally 490
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,290
    25th
    $38,650
    50th (median)
    $47,220
    75th
    $51,050
    90th
    $62,860

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,490
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $38,120
    Electricians $59,090
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,160
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in South Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in South Georgia is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.82 or more per hour.

    Is South Georgia above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in South Georgia is 20.4% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,290 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,650.