Carpenters pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for carpenters is $23.51 an hour ($48,900 a year). About 33,540 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($60,580). Texas ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for carpenters in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.78 | $36,980 |
| 25% of workers | $21.48 | $44,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.51 | $48,900 |
| 75% of workers | $27.78 | $57,780 |
| 90% of workers | $31.69 | $65,920 |
Carpenters pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $60,830 | 170 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $58,290 | 1,000 |
| Odessa | $52,260 | 180 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $50,260 | 2,540 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $49,670 | 9,600 |
| Victoria | $49,460 | 30 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $48,900 | 2,240 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $48,740 | 9,480 |
| Amarillo | $47,780 | 350 |
| Sherman-Denison | $47,740 | 160 |
| Killeen-Temple | $47,570 | 270 |
| Waco | $47,340 | 420 |
| Corpus Christi | $47,200 | 1,250 |
| College Station-Bryan | $46,970 | 170 |
| Longview | $46,160 | 370 |
| Tyler | $44,220 | 140 |
| Lubbock | $43,500 | 280 |
| Abilene | $43,030 | 80 |
| Texarkana | $42,650 | 90 |
| El Paso | $42,430 | 620 |
| San Angelo | $41,600 | 60 |
| Laredo | $41,540 | 100 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $41,530 | 310 |
| Wichita Falls | $38,620 | 80 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $35,640 | 250 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $40,620 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $52,240 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $54,240 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $47,590 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $38,340 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $48,490 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $56,410 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $43,950 |
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