The salary statistics and trend of carpenters in the industry of nonresidential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare carpenters salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $30,710 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,550 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $49,690 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $65,190 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $87,630 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for carpenters in the industry of nonresidential building construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) carpenters is $87,630. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $49,690. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent carpenters is $30,710.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of carpenters in the industry of Nonresidential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $49,690 | 3.18% | 11.43% |
| 2016 | $48,110 | 2.85% | - |
| 2015 | $46,740 | 2.40% | - |
| 2014 | $45,620 | 1.18% | - |
| 2013 | $45,080 | 2.37% | - |
| 2012 | $44,010 | - | - |
The average salaries of carpenters in 22 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of carpenters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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