Carpenters Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,900 -26% vs national
Median hourly $21.11
10th percentile $30,250
90th percentile $61,400
Employed locally 160
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,250
    25th
    $35,320
    50th (median)
    $43,900
    75th
    $49,990
    90th
    $61,400

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $33,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $38,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,670
    Highway Maintenance Workers $34,920
    Electricians $48,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southeast Alabama is $21.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.88 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southeast Alabama is 26% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $30,250 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,320.