Carpenters pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for carpenters is $26.77 an hour ($55,690 a year). About 20,460 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($60,580). Virginia ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for carpenters in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.38 | $38,230 |
| 25% of workers | $22.34 | $46,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.77 | $55,690 |
| 75% of workers | $29.49 | $61,340 |
| 90% of workers | $35.70 | $74,250 |
Carpenters pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $56,090 | 630 |
| Richmond | $51,870 | 3,070 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $51,500 | 4,020 |
| Winchester | $50,180 | 270 |
| Harrisonburg | $49,650 | 380 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $48,620 | 290 |
| Lynchburg | $48,270 | 480 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $47,580 | 340 |
| Roanoke | $47,050 | 830 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $43,560 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $52,220 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $55,840 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $54,680 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $60,260 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $45,910 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $53,940 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $43,730 |
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