Carpenter salary in United States
How much does a Carpenter make in the United States?
Average base salary
$23.47
Average $23.47
Low $15.52
High $35.48
The average salary for a carpenter is $23.47 per hour in the United States and $7,015 overtime per year.27.2k salaries reported, updated at September 27, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Carpenters in United States
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Highest paying cities for Carpenters near United States
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Where can a Carpenter earn more?
Compare salaries for Carpenters in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Carpenters
Most recommended skill
Remodeling(earn +15.03% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 36.85% since 2018. Carpenters with this skill earn +15.03% more than the average base salary, which is $23.47 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 52 | increase by 52 |
| 2013 | 1225 | increase by 2255.77% |
| 2014 | 2833 | increase by 131.27% |
| 2015 | 2386 | decrease by 15.78% |
| 2016 | 3249 | increase by 36.17% |
| 2017 | 4908 | increase by 51.06% |
| 2018 | 3316 | decrease by 32.44% |
| 2019 | 2094 | decrease by 36.85% |
Top companies hiring Carpenters with the recommended skill
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Top specialties
PsychiatryMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Specialties | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 jobs | 3 |
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Most common benefits for Carpenters
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Fuel card
- Fuel discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tools provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 4,425 ratings60% of Carpenters in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Installer
Job openingsAverage $20.44 per hour
Carpenter/Laborer
Job openingsAverage $20.96 per hour
Journeyperson Carpenter
Job openingsAverage $56,901 per year
Woodworker
Job openingsAverage $18.74 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Carpenter
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