Carpenter (National)
Average salary $51,743 · from 25 active job market data points · Updated Apr 16, 2026
Purchasing Power
81
19% less purchasing power than the US average
Market Demand
+17%
17% more open roles than the national average
Career Growth
+106%
106% salary range from median to senior level
Talent Scarcity
1.2/10
1.2/10 scarcity leverage — low talent-to-demand ratio
Skills That Drive Each Salary Tier — Carpenter
I’m 27 years old and I’m looking for a new career. I kind of want to become a carpenter.
Career intelligence for Carpenter (National). Data sourced from live job postings,
Bureau of Labor Statistics regional data, and Jobs Jobs Jobs market analysis.
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