verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Carpenter Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$59,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.46/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
2,250
public U.S. Median
$60,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$59,314 #29 of 51

Carpenter pay in Delaware, explained

Carpenters in Delaware earn a median of $59,200 per year ($28.46 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $60,580. Entry-level workers earn around $45,160, while the most experienced carpenters reach about $81,320. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $59,200 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $59,200 is worth about $59,314 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #29 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Carpenter pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,160
$21.71/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,200
$28.46/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$81,320
$39.10/hr

Carpenter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $59,200 $59,314
New Jersey $64,010 $58,830 −$4,810
Maryland $62,960 $59,985 −$3,760
Pennsylvania $59,370 $60,847 −$170

Carpenter in Delaware: FAQ

How much do carpenters make in Delaware?

Carpenters in Delaware earn a median of $59,200 per year ($28.46 per hour), compared with $60,580 nationally.

Does Delaware pay carpenters well?

At $59,200, Delaware pays 2% below the national median for carpenters. An estimated 2,250 work in the state.

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