Carpenters pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for carpenters is $30.80 an hour ($64,060 a year). About 5,160 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($60,580). Connecticut ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for carpenters in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.62 | $49,140 |
| 25% of workers | $27.66 | $57,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.80 | $64,060 |
| 75% of workers | $38.86 | $80,820 |
| 90% of workers | $42.31 | $88,000 |
Carpenters pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $65,750 | 730 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $64,770 | 1,660 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $64,500 | 740 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $63,210 | 1,100 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $62,250 | 460 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $58,290 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $78,750 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $58,100 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $58,760 |
| Electricians | $77,540 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $77,280 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $78,750 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $58,480 |
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