The salary statistics of carpenters in the industry sector of accommodation and food services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare carpenters salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,180 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,410 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $55,810 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $64,040 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,330 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for carpenters in the industry sector of accommodation and food services. 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 $80,330. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $55,810. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid carpenters is $34,180.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of carpenters in the industry sector of accommodation and food services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $55,810 | 2.01% | 6.06% |
| 2017 | $54,690 | -2.21% | - |
| 2016 | $55,900 | 3.02% | - |
| 2015 | $54,210 | 1.40% | - |
| 2014 | $53,450 | 1.87% | - |
| 2013 | $52,450 | 0.04% | - |
| 2012 | $52,430 | - | - |
The average salaries of carpenters in two industries in the accommodation and food services sector are shown below. For detailed carpenters salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Food Services and Drinking Places | |
| Special Food Services | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].