The salary statistics and trend of carpenters in the industry of highway, street, and bridge 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 | $31,230 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,500 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,930 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $64,150 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $90,580 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for carpenters in the industry of highway, street, and bridge 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 $90,580. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,930. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent carpenters is $31,230.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of carpenters in the industry of Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $46,930 | 0.30% | -3.92% |
| 2016 | $46,790 | 1.47% | - |
| 2015 | $46,100 | 2.08% | - |
| 2014 | $45,140 | 0.40% | - |
| 2013 | $44,960 | -8.47% | - |
| 2012 | $48,770 | - | - |
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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