Carpenters Salary in Winchester, VA-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winchester, VA-WV

Median annual salary $49,370 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.74
10th percentile $36,640
90th percentile $74,070
Employed locally 220
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,640
    25th
    $44,670
    50th (median)
    $49,370
    75th
    $62,690
    90th
    $74,070

    Winchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,413 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 60% Median Carpenters salary is 40% 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
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $65,810
    Corvallis, OR $62,750
    Nevada $62,240

    Related occupations in Winchester, VA-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,240
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,760
    Electricians$59,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$54,600
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$52,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Winchester?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Winchester, VA-WV is $23.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.92 or more per hour.

    Is Winchester above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Winchester, VA-WV is 16.8% 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 Winchester?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $36,640 per year in Winchester, VA-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,670.