Carpenter Salary in Washington, DC
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$65,105
Hourly Rate
$31.30
/hour
Jobs in Area
631
employed
Carpenter Salary Range in Washington, DC
Annual Salary Range
$43k
10th percentile
$55k
25th
$80k
75th
$92k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $43,348 | $20.84 |
| 25th Percentile | $54,947 | $26.42 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $65,105 | $31.30 |
| 75th Percentile | $80,097 | $38.51 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $91,656 | $44.07 |
| Average (Mean) | $71,489 | $34.37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Carpenter salary in Washington, DC is $65,105 per year or $31.30 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Washington, DC Compares
vs National Average
$58,210
vs District of Columbia Average
$61,446
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$46,470
Cost of living in Washington, DC is 40.1% above the national average.
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