Carpenters Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $48,270 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.21
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $57,300
Employed locally 120
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $44,090
    50th (median)
    $48,270
    75th
    $53,270
    90th
    $57,300

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $33,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $40,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,430
    Electricians $59,340
    Highway Maintenance Workers $34,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southwest Alabama is $23.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.14 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southwest Alabama is 18.6% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,090.