Carpenters Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $54,230 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.07
10th percentile $39,860
90th percentile $77,560
Employed locally 770
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,860
    25th
    $45,360
    50th (median)
    $54,230
    75th
    $64,990
    90th
    $77,560

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,250
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,690
    Electricians $70,690
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,970
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $53,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southwest New York is $26.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.38 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southwest New York is 8.6% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $39,860 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,360.