Carpenter Salary in Florida
Build, install, and repair structures and fixtures made of wood and other materials, from framing houses to finish carpentry.
Florida Carpenter Wages at a Glance
Florida carpenters earn a statewide median of $49,870 per year ($23.98 per hour), up 22.4% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $36,910 at the 10th percentile to $69,950 at the 90th.
Florida employs approximately 39,300 carpenters statewide, down 12.4% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $52,130 | $25.06/hr | 6,010 | up 33.4% |
| North Port | $52,000 | $25.00/hr | 1,870 | up 29.5% |
| Miami | $51,570 | $24.79/hr | 10,100 | up 21.5% |
| Jacksonville | $50,540 | $24.30/hr | 2,500 | up 33.8% |
| Orlando | $49,750 | $23.92/hr | 5,360 | up 17.7% |
| Naples | $49,390 | $23.74/hr | 1,300 | up 10.0% |
| Cape Coral | $49,210 | $23.66/hr | 2,640 | up 20.9% |
| Port St. Lucie | $48,640 | $23.38/hr | 1,060 | up 21.1% |
| Pensacola | $47,920 | $23.04/hr | 660 | up 6.3% |
| Palm Bay | $47,770 | $22.97/hr | 680 | up 20.7% |
| Tallahassee | $46,870 | $22.53/hr | 470 | up 15.5% |
| Deltona | $46,670 | $22.44/hr | 740 | up 27.4% |
| Lakeland | $45,970 | $22.10/hr | 800 | up 19.4% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.