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Carpenter salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Carpenter make in the United States?

Average base salary

$25.95
Average $25.95
Low $16.60
High $40.58

The average salary for a carpenter is $25.95 per hour in the United States and $7,015 overtime per year.21.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Carpenter job openings in United States

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Carpenter
Absolute design-completion
Lake George, NY
$800 a week
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Carpenter in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Marsh McLennan
 
$184,250per year
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Perfect Choice Exteriors llc
 
$156,000per year
General Construction
 
$153,504per year
Anderson Flooring
 
$150,800per year
S&G Labs Hawaii, LLC
 
$140,400per year
Buffalo Public Schools
 
$130,790per year

Highest paying cities for Carpenters near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $34.35 per hour
  2. Honolulu, HI
    $33.43 per hour
  3. Buffalo, NY
    $28.67 per hour
  4. Phoenix, AZ
    $28.46 per hour
  5. St. Louis, MO
    $28.27 per hour

Where can a Carpenter earn more?

Compare salaries for Carpenters in different locations
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