Pick a trade and state to see real hourly rates.
These are 2025 Arizona statewide wage figures for Carpenters, SOC 47-2031. The corresponding annual figures are $38,830 low, $58,580 median, and $75,950 high. Local pay varies. The 2025 median was $29.00 per hour in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area, $23.61 in Tucson, $27.20 in Prescott Valley-Prescott, and $26.91 in Flagstaff.
Last updated October 5, 2026. Rates are market estimates, not guarantees.
Salary Guides / Arizona
This guide covers carpenter pay in Arizona, wage levels, credentials, higher-paying industries, and key career considerations.
Carpenters in Arizona construct, install, repair, and finish building frameworks, fixtures, concrete forms, doors, windows, flooring, and other structures. BLS wage data places Arizona carpenter pay at 36.52 per hour, or approximately 75,950 annually. The statewide median is $28.17 per hour, equivalent to $58,580 per year. The 25th percentile is $23.02 per hour, while the 75th percentile is $33.57. Pay varies by experience, location, specialty, employer, and project type. Median wages also vary across Arizona labor markets, including $29.00 in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, $27.20 in Prescott Valley-Prescott, and $23.61 in Tucson.
Rates typically increase with experience, skills, and responsibility.
Enter your hourly rate to see how it compares to other Carpenters in Arizona.
Type your hourly rate. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere — it stays in your browser.
Use your base rate, not what you take home after overtime.
The percentile bands for this market have not been filled in yet, so there is nothing to compare your rate against on this page.
Pick your level, add certifications, select shift — the estimate updates live.
Higher-paying carpenter work can involve larger projects and specialized construction skills.
Commercial and institutional construction can provide experience with larger structures, complex framing, and demanding project schedules.
Infrastructure work can involve structural carpentry, concrete forms, bridges, highways, and other major engineering projects.
Finish contractors provide opportunities for carpenters with detailed installation, trim, and interior finishing skills.
Residential construction includes new homes, additions, remodeling, framing, and other building projects.
Specialty contractors provide focused opportunities across construction, remodeling, installation, repair, and related trade work.
Manufacturing can suit carpenters who prefer controlled shop environments and detailed wood-product production.
Median hourly across every state with a published guide for this trade. Cost of living is not netted out — compare take-home, not just the rate.
Sorted by payback speed.
| Certification | Rate bump | Extra / year | Cost | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCCER Carpentry Level 2 | +$1 | $2,080 | $190 | 5 weeks |
| Scaffold | +$1 | $2,080 | $210 | 5 weeks |
| NCCER Carpentry Level 1 | +$0.75 | $1,560 | $190 | 6 weeks |
| Fall Protection Competent Person | +$0.75 | $1,560 | $165 | 6 weeks |
| First Aid/CPR/AED | +$0.25 | $520 | $70 | 7 weeks |
| OSHA 10 Construction | +$0.25 | $520 | $85 | 9 weeks |
| OSHA 30 Construction | +$0.50 | $1,040 | $170 | 9 weeks |
At $28.17/hr.
Verified positions matching this trade and location.