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

Carpenter Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$49,870/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.98/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
39,300
public U.S. Median
$60,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,224 #51 of 51

Carpenter pay in Florida, explained

Carpenters in Florida earn a median of $49,870 per year ($23.98 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $60,580. Entry-level workers earn around $36,910, while the most experienced carpenters reach about $69,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $49,870 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $49,870 is worth about $48,224 in national buying power — ranking Florida #51 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Carpenter pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,910
$17.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,870
$23.98/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$69,950
$33.63/hr

Carpenter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $49,870 $48,224
Georgia $49,350 $51,250 +$520
Alabama $48,220 $54,288 +$1,650

Carpenter in Florida: FAQ

How much do carpenters make in Florida?

Carpenters in Florida earn a median of $49,870 per year ($23.98 per hour), compared with $60,580 nationally.

Does Florida pay carpenters well?

At $49,870, Florida pays 18% below the national median for carpenters. An estimated 39,300 work in the state.

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