Carpenters Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,070 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.59
10th percentile $36,020
90th percentile $79,540
Employed locally 510
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,020
    25th
    $42,030
    50th (median)
    $49,070
    75th
    $65,210
    90th
    $79,540

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,310
    Construction Laborers$45,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,210
    Electricians$67,860
    Highway Maintenance Workers$42,420
    Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$65,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $23.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.28 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 17.3% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,020 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,030.