Carpenters pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for carpenters is $35.67 an hour ($74,190 a year). About 26,960 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($60,580). Washington ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for carpenters in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.16 | $52,330 |
| 25% of workers | $29.15 | $60,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.67 | $74,190 |
| 75% of workers | $44.55 | $92,660 |
| 90% of workers | $57.65 | $119,920 |
Carpenters pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $76,410 | 14,970 |
| Bellingham | $73,260 | 950 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $69,710 | 540 |
| Longview-Kelso | $68,550 | 360 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $65,000 | 940 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $64,320 | 1,310 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $63,640 | 400 |
| Yakima | $63,300 | 480 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $63,260 | 800 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $61,900 | 2,020 |
| Walla Walla | $59,660 | 120 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $57,720 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $98,550 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $73,130 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $48,710 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $61,850 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $107,660 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $46,060 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $83,190 |
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