5 Highest-Paying States for Carpenters
Updated: Dec. 03, 2019Take 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: $62,880
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#4: New Jersey
Average Yearly Salary: $63,230
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#3: Alaska
Average Yearly Salary: $66,240
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#2: Illinois
Average Yearly Salary: $66,280
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About the author
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 8.2 percent employment growth for carpenters between 2016 and 2026.
Note: All salary information is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is accurate as of May 2018.
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