5 Highest-Paying States for Carpenters
Updated: Feb. 03, 2023Looking to make a life change? Here are the five states with the highest average professional carpenter salaries across the U.S.
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How Much Do Carpenters Make?
The average professional carpenter salary in the United States is $51,120, according to data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics — though some states pay better than others. U.S. carpenters make the most money in the following five states. Did yours make the cut?
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#3: New York
Average Yearly Salary:
$67,120
Average Hourly Wage:
$32.27
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#2: Illinois
Average Yearly Salary:
$69.490
Average Hourly Wage:
$33.41
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Source
Note: All salary information is taken from the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Originally Published: March 05, 2021
