Carpenters pay in Birmingham
In Birmingham (AL), the median pay for carpenters is $24.23 an hour ($50,400 a year). About 1,660 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($60,580). It is 5% higher than the Alabama median ($48,220).
Pay range for carpenters in Birmingham (AL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.02 | $37,480 |
| 25% of workers | $22.00 | $45,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.23 | $50,400 |
| 75% of workers | $28.95 | $60,210 |
| 90% of workers | $30.47 | $63,380 |
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 (this page) | $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 Birmingham (AL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $38,370 |
| Electricians | $56,630 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $54,330 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $60,090 |
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