5 Highest-Paying States for Carpenters
Updated: Aug. 05, 2020Take a look at the top five states with the highest average professional carpenter salaries across the U.S.
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?
#5: New York
Average Yearly Salary:
$65,850
Average Hourly Wage:
$31.66
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#4: Alaska
Average Yearly Salary:
$66,020
Average Hourly Wage:
$31.74
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#3: Illinois
Average Yearly Salary:
$66,720
Average Hourly Wage:
$31.74
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#2: New Jersey
Average Yearly Salary:
$67,200
Average Hourly Wage:
$32.31
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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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