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Wage figures use the latest CareerOneStop/BLS data for Carpenters (SOC 47-2031), with annual figures based on 2,080 hours.
Last updated October 22, 2026. Rates are market estimates, not guarantees.
Pick a trade and state to see real hourly rates.
Wage figures use the latest CareerOneStop/BLS data for Carpenters (SOC 47-2031), with annual figures based on 2,080 hours.
Last updated October 22, 2026. Rates are market estimates, not guarantees.
Salary Guides / Pennsylvania
Explore carpenter earnings, career-level wage ranges, major-paying industries, licensing requirements, and key career questions in Pennsylvania.
Carpenters construct, install, and repair structural frameworks, fixtures, and finished woodwork for residential, commercial, and other construction projects. In Pennsylvania, carpenters typically earn about $20.66 to $44.29 per hour, corresponding to approximately $42,970 to $92,110 annually. Earnings vary with experience, location, specialization, employer, and project type.
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$28.00 is above roughly 46% of this market. The top quarter starts at $36.00, and the median sits at $29.00.
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The following are national carpenter-specific industry benchmarks because comparable Pennsylvania industry wage figures are not consistently published. Actual pay in Pennsylvania can vary by employer, project, and location.
Carpenters may work on infrastructure projects involving concrete forms, bridges, highways, and other specialized construction.
Commercial and institutional projects can provide opportunities for carpenters handling structural framing, installations, and large-scale construction.
Specialty contractors perform focused construction activities, including structural, exterior, finishing, remodeling, and repair work.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSHA 10-Hour Construction | +$0.25 | $520 | $59.99 | 6 weeks |
| OSHA 30-Hour Construction | +$0.50 | $1,040 | $159.99 | 8 weeks |
| First Aid/CPR/AED | +$0.25 | $520 | $95 | 10 weeks |
| Forklift Operator | +$0.50 | $1,040 | $200 | 10 weeks |
| Rigging & Crane Signaling | +$0.50 | $1,040 | $240 | 12 weeks |
Past forty hours the rate is time and a half. Built from the rate above. At $28.48/hr.
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