Carpenters Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $37,650 -36.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.10
10th percentile $29,290
90th percentile $59,270
Employed locally 70
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,290
    25th
    $33,500
    50th (median)
    $37,650
    75th
    $49,090
    90th
    $59,270

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 59% Median Carpenters salary is 41% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$34,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$58,870
    Electricians$46,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,720
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$41,810
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$43,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Wichita Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Wichita Falls, TX is $18.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.23 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita Falls above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 36.5% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $29,290 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,500.