Carpenters Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $59,100 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.41
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $91,220
Employed locally 1,110
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $47,510
    50th (median)
    $59,100
    75th
    $73,910
    90th
    $91,220

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 72% Median Carpenters salary is 28% 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
    Napa, CA $78,940
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,710
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $72,440
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $65,270
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,350
    Pittsburgh, PA $59,650

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,570
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,320
    Electricians $65,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,960
    Highway Maintenance Workers $51,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in York?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in York, PA is $28.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.25 or more per hour.

    Is York above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in York, PA is 0.4% 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 York?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,510.