Carpenters pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for carpenters is $23.18 an hour ($48,220 a year). About 5,560 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($60,580). Alabama ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for carpenters in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.55 | $34,430 |
| 25% of workers | $19.43 | $40,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.18 | $48,220 |
| 75% of workers | $27.11 | $56,390 |
| 90% of workers | $30.36 | $63,140 |
Carpenters pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $51,740 | 170 |
| Decatur | $50,950 | 190 |
| Birmingham | $50,400 | 1,660 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $49,070 | 70 |
| Huntsville | $48,970 | 430 |
| Tuscaloosa | $48,870 | 260 |
| Mobile | $48,540 | 630 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $47,610 | 200 |
| Montgomery | $47,360 | 300 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $46,990 | 270 |
| Dothan | $42,800 | 130 |
| Gadsden | $41,180 | 30 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for carpenters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 62,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $36,900 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $52,220 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $38,550 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $56,640 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $47,530 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $48,000 |
| Electricians | $55,690 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $47,520 |
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