Carpenters Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $38,960 -34.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.73
10th percentile $29,360
90th percentile $53,290
Employed locally 50
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,360
    25th
    $36,120
    50th (median)
    $38,960
    75th
    $46,190
    90th
    $53,290

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 71% Median Carpenters salary is 29% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $62,810
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $61,470
    Michigan $61,410
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $60,600
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $59,140
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,130

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $50,820
    Construction Laborers $36,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,860
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $38,310
    Helpers--Electricians $35,690
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Valdosta?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Valdosta, GA is $18.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.49 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Valdosta, GA is 34.3% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $29,360 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,120.