Carpenter Salary in North Carolina
Build, install, and repair structures and fixtures made of wood and other materials, from framing houses to finish carpentry.
North Carolina Carpenter Wages at a Glance
North Carolina carpenters earn a statewide median of $49,100 per year ($23.61 per hour), up 29.6% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $35,620 at the 10th percentile to $63,160 at the 90th.
North Carolina employs approximately 13,480 carpenters statewide, down 20.6% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $51,540 | $24.78/hr | 520 | up 33.4% |
| Asheville | $51,290 | $24.66/hr | 750 | up 30.1% |
| Charlotte | $50,960 | $24.50/hr | 3,730 | up 28.7% |
| Wilmington | $50,830 | $24.44/hr | 640 | up 24.2% |
| Raleigh | $50,820 | $24.43/hr | 2,680 | up 22.2% |
| Winston | $49,940 | $24.01/hr | 510 | up 31.5% |
| Greensboro | $49,910 | $24.00/hr | 760 | up 37.6% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.