Carpenters pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for carpenters is $25.33 an hour ($52,680 a year). About 8,540 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($60,580). Kentucky ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for carpenters in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.67 | $36,760 |
| 25% of workers | $22.09 | $45,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.33 | $52,680 |
| 75% of workers | $29.45 | $61,260 |
| 90% of workers | $35.08 | $72,960 |
Carpenters pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $56,520 | 2,990 |
| Bowling Green | $52,680 | 480 |
| Owensboro | $52,360 | 210 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $52,030 | 1,200 |
| Paducah | $51,700 | 310 |
| Elizabethtown | $49,070 | 190 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $45,710 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $60,680 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $64,060 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $40,440 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $59,820 |
| Electricians | $59,720 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $57,780 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $64,160 |
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