Carpenters Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $48,340 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $64,340
Employed locally 570
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $42,370
    50th (median)
    $48,340
    75th
    $59,500
    90th
    $64,340

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 66% Median Carpenters salary is 34% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $65,810
    Anchorage, AK $63,590
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $62,450
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $61,950
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,620

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,950
    Electricians $50,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,770
    Helpers--Electricians $36,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Wilmington, NC is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.01 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Wilmington, NC is 18.5% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,370.