Carpenters pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for carpenters is $23.61 an hour ($49,100 a year). About 13,480 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($60,580). North Carolina ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for carpenters in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.13 | $35,620 |
| 25% of workers | $20.27 | $42,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.61 | $49,100 |
| 75% of workers | $28.27 | $58,810 |
| 90% of workers | $30.36 | $63,160 |
Carpenters pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $51,540 | 520 |
| Asheville | $51,290 | 750 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $50,960 | 3,730 |
| Wilmington | $50,830 | 640 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $50,820 | 2,680 |
| Winston-Salem | $49,940 | 510 |
| Goldsboro | $49,920 | 60 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $49,910 | 760 |
| Burlington | $49,280 | 100 |
| Jacksonville | $48,880 | 140 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $48,260 | 250 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $47,840 | 90 |
| Rocky Mount | $47,490 | 140 |
| Fayetteville | $46,800 | 280 |
| Greenville | $46,750 | 180 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $44,720 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $46,010 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $50,730 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $48,740 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $49,940 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $45,080 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $48,990 |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | $39,230 |
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