The salary statistics and trend of carpenters in the industry of specialty trade contractors 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 | $27,560 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,360 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $44,590 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $61,250 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $85,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for carpenters in the industry of specialty trade contractors. 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 $85,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $44,590. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent carpenters is $27,560.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of carpenters in the industry of Specialty Trade Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $44,590 | 4.51% | 12.92% |
| 2016 | $42,580 | 3.55% | - |
| 2015 | $41,070 | 3.65% | - |
| 2014 | $39,570 | 0.25% | - |
| 2013 | $39,470 | 1.62% | - |
| 2012 | $38,830 | - | - |
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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