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Apprentice Carpenter salary
Average apprentice carpenter salary
$37,902
How much does an apprentice carpenter make?
The average apprentice carpenter salary in the United States is $37,902. Apprentice carpenter salaries typically range between $30,000 and $47,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for apprentices carpenter is $18.22 per hour.
Apprentice carpenter salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Apprentices carpenter earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Where can an Apprentice Carpenter earn more?
Apprentice Carpenter Salaries By Experience Level
| Experience Level | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level apprentice carpenter | $23,100 | $11.08 |
| Mid-level apprentice carpenter | $35,800 | $17.23 |
| Senior-level apprentice carpenter | $46,600 | $22.40 |
Apprentice Carpenter salary estimates from across the web
Average apprentice carpenter salary by state
The average apprentice carpenter salary in Washington, California, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average apprentice carpenter salary states are North Carolina, New Mexico, and Nebraska.
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Highest paying states for apprentices carpenter
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $51,583 | $24.80 |
| 2 | Alaska | $41,575 | $19.99 |
| 3 | Wyoming | $38,796 | $18.65 |
| 4 | Indiana | $41,757 | $20.08 |
| 5 | Vermont | $42,561 | $20.46 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $43,506 | $20.92 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $37,491 | $18.02 |
| 8 | California | $48,171 | $23.16 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $42,072 | $20.23 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $40,770 | $19.60 |
| 11 | Oregon | $40,668 | $19.55 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $43,440 | $20.88 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $40,822 | $19.63 |
| 14 | Nevada | $39,677 | $19.08 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $40,678 | $19.56 |
| 16 | Colorado | $38,390 | $18.46 |
| 17 | New York | $42,604 | $20.48 |
| 18 | Iowa | $34,805 | $16.73 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $44,736 | $21.51 |
| 20 | Ohio | $37,268 | $17.92 |
| 21 | Utah | $35,035 | $16.84 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $36,522 | $17.56 |
| 23 | Delaware | $39,011 | $18.76 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $34,613 | $16.64 |
| 25 | Montana | $33,764 | $16.23 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $37,312 | $17.94 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $40,820 | $19.63 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $32,908 | $15.82 |
| 29 | Maine | $33,040 | $15.88 |
| 30 | Missouri | $36,678 | $17.63 |
| 31 | Maryland | $37,581 | $18.07 |
| 32 | Kansas | $32,388 | $15.57 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $32,316 | $15.54 |
| 34 | Michigan | $34,361 | $16.52 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $32,427 | $15.59 |
| 36 | Arizona | $33,842 | $16.27 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $30,727 | $14.77 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $33,083 | $15.91 |
| 39 | Florida | $31,659 | $15.22 |
| 40 | Virginia | $32,510 | $15.63 |
| 41 | Illinois | $34,607 | $16.64 |
| 42 | Georgia | $32,182 | $15.47 |
| 43 | Idaho | $30,286 | $14.56 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $31,003 | $14.91 |
| 45 | Alabama | $28,346 | $13.63 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $29,321 | $14.10 |
| 47 | Texas | $31,296 | $15.05 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $28,923 | $13.91 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $28,602 | $13.75 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $28,951 | $13.92 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $27,838 | $13.38 |
Highest paying cities for apprentices carpenter
The highest-paying cities for apprentices carpenter are Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, and Marlborough, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $51,794 | $24.90 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $49,616 | $23.85 |
| 3 | Marlborough, MA | $43,415 | $20.87 |
| 4 | Lancaster, NY | $41,983 | $20.18 |
| 5 | Indianapolis, IN | $41,510 | $19.96 |
| 6 | Coon Rapids, MN | $41,001 | $19.71 |
| 7 | Salem, OR | $40,725 | $19.58 |
| 8 | Arvada, CO | $38,399 | $18.46 |
| 9 | Columbus, OH | $36,888 | $17.73 |
| 10 | Eau Claire, WI | $36,847 | $17.71 |
| 11 | Salt Lake City, UT | $34,875 | $16.77 |
| 12 | Chicago, IL | $34,752 | $16.71 |
| 13 | Grand Rapids, MI | $34,066 | $16.38 |
| 14 | Phoenix, AZ | $33,872 | $16.28 |
| 15 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $31,842 | $15.31 |
| 16 | Knoxville, TN | $31,067 | $14.94 |
| 17 | Dallas, TX | $30,771 | $14.79 |
| 18 | Charlotte, NC | $29,081 | $13.98 |
| 19 | Huntsville, AL | $28,187 | $13.55 |
Apprentice Carpenter salary details
An apprentice carpenter's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $47,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an apprentice carpenter's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| 75th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| Average | $37,902 | $3,159 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
Highest paying apprentice carpenter jobs
The highest paying types of apprentices carpenter are carpenter foreman, journeyman, and lead carpenter.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | $43,974 | $3,664 | $21.14 | 15,057 |
| General Foreman | $48,517 | $4,043 | $23.33 | 49,875 |
| Journeyman | $57,682 | $4,807 | $27.73 | 13,953 |
| Framer | $34,298 | $2,858 | $16.49 | 5,247 |
| Helper | $31,331 | $2,611 | $15.06 | 29,873 |
| Prestressed Concrete Labour | $34,147 | $2,846 | $16.42 | 27,259 |
Top companies hiring apprentices carpenter now:
Which companies pay apprentices carpenter the most?
Apprentice carpenter salaries at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and Cleveland Construction are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average apprentice carpenter salary at companies like Baker Concrete Construction and Messer Construction Co. are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | $46,203 | $22.21 |
| 2 | Cleveland Construction | $44,967 | $21.62 |
| 3 | Baker Concrete Construction | $44,558 | $21.42 |
| 4 | Messer Construction Co. | $43,024 | $20.68 |
| 5 | Adolfson & Peterson | $42,751 | $20.55 |
| 6 | Hensel Phelps | $41,158 | $19.79 |
| 7 | The Walsh Group | $40,472 | $19.46 |
| 8 | Walsh Electric | $40,458 | $19.45 |
| 9 | Swinerton | $40,437 | $19.44 |
| 10 | Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties | $39,555 | $19.02 |
| 11 | EWI Worldwide | $38,224 | $18.38 |
| 12 | Tradesmen International | $38,038 | $18.29 |
| 13 | Aerotek | $37,876 | $18.21 |
| 14 | Cape Associates, Inc. | $37,832 | $18.19 |
| 15 | University City Housing Company | $37,752 | $18.15 |
| 16 | Church Of Jesus Christ Inc | $37,752 | $18.15 |
| 17 | Advance Holding Corporation | $37,752 | $18.15 |
| 18 | Closet Factory | $37,688 | $18.12 |
| 19 | CLC | $37,651 | $18.10 |
| 20 | Skilled Trades | $37,295 | $17.93 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Apprentice Carpenter salary trends
The average apprentice carpenter salary has risen by $7,278 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average apprentice carpenter earned $30,624 annually, but today, they earn $37,902 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for apprentices carpenter over the last decade.
Compare apprentice carpenter salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average apprentice carpenter salary over time
Compare apprentice carpenter salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Apprentice Carpenter salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,900 | $18.22 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $37,000 | $17.78 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $35,700 | $17.14 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $34,600 | $16.62 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $33,400 | $16.04 | +3.5% |
Recently added apprentice carpenter salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reborn Cabinets | Carpenter Apprentice | Phoenix, AZ | 12/16/2024 | $39,653 |
| Aerotek | Carpenter Apprentice | Sutton, MA | 12/11/2024 | $31,305 |
| Skillforce | Carpenters/Carpenter Apprentices | Jeffersonville, IN | 12/11/2024 | $52,175 |
| Reborn Home Solutions | Carpenter Apprentice | Phoenix, AZ | 12/11/2024 | $39,653 |
| Cornell University | Carpenter Apprentice | Ithaca, NY | 12/10/2024 | $49,963 |
| Right Angle Home Services | Carpenter Apprentice | Lexington, KY | 12/10/2024 | $31,305 |
| Bathrooms of Charleston | Apprentice Carpenter | Charleston, SC | 12/10/2024 | $35,479 |
| Great Lakes Skilled Trades | Carpenter Apprentice | Bowne, MI | 12/10/2024 | $41,740 |
| Rogall Painting | Apprentice Carpenter | Morro Bay, CA | 11/29/2024 | $37,566 |
| Peopleready | Apprentice Carpenter | Montgomery, AL | 11/27/2024 | $28,175 |
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