Carpenters Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $62,450 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.02
10th percentile $43,120
90th percentile $118,420
Employed locally 520
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,120
    25th
    $51,430
    50th (median)
    $62,450
    75th
    $83,420
    90th
    $118,420

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 65% Median Carpenters salary is 35% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $69,680
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,350
    Vineland, NJ $60,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $60,070
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $59,000

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $72,800
    Construction and Building Inspectors $81,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $102,190
    Electricians $83,940
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,290
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Trenton, NJ is $30.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.43 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Trenton, NJ is 5.3% above 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $43,120 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,430.