Carpenters Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,760 -31.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.60
10th percentile $33,920
90th percentile $56,820
Employed locally 1,390
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,920
    25th
    $35,800
    50th (median)
    $40,760
    75th
    $48,030
    90th
    $56,820

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$65,920
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,970
    Electricians$50,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47,290
    Highway Maintenance Workers$43,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Western North Carolina is $19.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.38 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Western North Carolina is 31.3% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $33,920 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,800.