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

Carpenter Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$61,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.67/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
1,540
public U.S. Median
$60,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$56,151 #35 of 51

Carpenter pay in District of Columbia, explained

Carpenters in District of Columbia earn a median of $61,710 per year ($29.67 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $60,580. Entry-level workers earn around $47,840, while the most experienced carpenters reach about $80,720. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $61,710 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $61,710 is worth about $56,151 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #35 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Carpenter pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,840
$23.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,710
$29.67/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$80,720
$38.81/hr

Carpenter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $61,710 $56,151
Maryland $62,960 $59,985 −$1,250
Virginia $55,690 $55,082 +$6,020

Carpenter in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do carpenters make in District of Columbia?

Carpenters in District of Columbia earn a median of $61,710 per year ($29.67 per hour), compared with $60,580 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay carpenters well?

At $61,710, District of Columbia pays 2% above the national median for carpenters. An estimated 1,540 work in the state.

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