Carpenters Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $50,860 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.45
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $69,790
Employed locally 320
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $44,460
    50th (median)
    $50,860
    75th
    $69,790
    90th
    $69,790

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 72% Median Carpenters salary is 28% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $65,810
    Corvallis, OR $62,750
    Nevada $62,240

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,820
    Electricians$56,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,940
    Highway Maintenance Workers$48,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Staunton?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Staunton, VA is $24.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.57 or more per hour.

    Is Staunton above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Staunton, VA is 14.2% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,460.