Carpenters Salary in Victoria, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Victoria, TX

Median annual salary $45,240 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $29,920
90th percentile $55,490
Employed locally 60
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,920
    25th
    $39,740
    50th (median)
    $45,240
    75th
    $49,840
    90th
    $55,490

    Victoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,618 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $50,230
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $48,910
    Odessa, TX $48,640
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,420
    Midland, TX $48,210

    Related occupations in Victoria, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,910
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $57,050
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $46,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,550
    Electricians $51,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Victoria?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Victoria, TX is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.37 or more per hour.

    Is Victoria above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Victoria, TX is 23.7% 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 Victoria?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $29,920 per year in Victoria, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,740.