Carpenter Salary in New York: $78,500 Average

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Average base salary, New York

$78,500 / year

≈ $6,550 per month · $37.74 per hour

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BLS May 2025 state data for New York · median $75,000

25th percentile
$59,500Average
$78,50075th percentile
$93,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Carpenter salary by state

Alabama$51,000

Alaska$83,500

Arizona$61,000

Arkansas$53,000

California$81,500

Colorado$68,500

Connecticut$71,000

Delaware$65,000

District of Columbia$68,500

Florida$54,500

Georgia$52,000

Hawaii$90,500

Idaho$58,000

Illinois$83,000

Indiana$67,000

Iowa$59,500

Kansas$61,500

Kentucky$56,500

Louisiana$53,500

Maine$65,500

Maryland$71,500

Massachusetts$82,500

Michigan$64,500

Minnesota$73,000

Mississippi$51,000

Missouri$67,500

Montana$61,500

Nebraska$57,000

Nevada$71,500

New Hampshire$66,500

New Jersey$74,500

New Mexico$59,500

New York$78,500

North Carolina$52,500

North Dakota$60,000

Ohio$65,000

Oklahoma$51,500

Oregon$73,500

Pennsylvania$65,500

Rhode Island$66,500

South Carolina$57,500

South Dakota$53,000

Tennessee$56,000

Texas$53,000

Utah$57,500

Vermont$64,000

Virginia$57,500

Washington$82,000

West Virginia$52,500

Wisconsin$67,500

Wyoming$61,500

About this role

Carpenter is a professional role in the Construction and Extraction job family. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Carpenters do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.

Top skills: Monitoring Critical Thinking Active Listening Coordination Speaking Reading Comprehension

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Carpenter salary by industry

Construction

570,980 workers

$69,000

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

29,180 workers

$57,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

17,220 workers

$62,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

8,530 workers

$70,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

7,650 workers

$73,000

Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade

6,850 workers

$59,000

Wholesale Trade

6,410 workers

$58,000

Educational Services

6,290 workers

$64,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Carpenter pays 6% above the average across 60 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $64,000).

Similar-paying roles in Construction and Extraction

Insulation Workers, Mechanical$68,000

Continuous Mining Machine Operator$67,500

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$68,500

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$69,000

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$66,000

Sheet Metal Worker$70,500

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$65,000

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$71,000

Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$64,500

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$64,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Carpenter make?

The average base salary for a Carpenter in the United States is $68,000 per year, or about $32.69 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $50,000 and $79,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?

The Construction and Extraction job family averages $64,000 across 60 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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