Carpenters Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$59,310
↑ 48.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Carpenters — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Carpenters — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 48.2% since 2011 ($40,010 → $59,310)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $59,310
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,310 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | $56,350 | +9.7% |
| 2022 | $51,390 | +6.5% |
| 2021 | $48,260 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | $49,520 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | $48,330 | +3.7% |
| 2018 | $46,590 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | $45,170 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | $43,600 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | $42,090 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | $40,820 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | $40,500 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | $39,940 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | $40,010 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.