How much does a Carpenters make per hour in Southside Virginia?

Carpenters Salary in Southside Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,740 -21.2% vs national

Median hourly $22.47

10th percentile $33,820

90th percentile $64,750

Employed locally 530

National median $59,310

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Carpenters

Southside Virginia

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$33,820

25th

$38,530

50th (median)

$46,740

75th

$58,190

90th

$64,750

Top-paying metros for Carpenters

Metro area	Median 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 Southside Virginia

Occupation	Median salary
Construction Laborers	$37,130
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$62,770
Highway Maintenance Workers	$49,360
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$48,480
Electricians	$58,960
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$48,270

Frequently asked questions

How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southside Virginia?

The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southside Virginia is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.89 or more per hour.

Is Southside Virginia above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

The median Carpenters salary in Southside Virginia is 21.2% 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 Southside Virginia?

Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $33,820 per year in Southside Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,530.