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

Carpenter Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$52,680/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.33/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
8,540
public U.S. Median
$60,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$58,430 #32 of 51

Carpenter pay in Kentucky, explained

Carpenters in Kentucky earn a median of $52,680 per year ($25.33 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $60,580. Entry-level workers earn around $36,760, while the most experienced carpenters reach about $72,960. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $52,680 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $52,680 is worth about $58,430 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #32 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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Carpenter pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,760
$17.67/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$52,680
$25.33/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$72,960
$35.08/hr

Carpenter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $52,680 $58,430
Illinois $79,000 $79,033 −$26,320
Indiana $62,870 $67,364 −$10,190
Missouri $60,840 $66,992 −$8,160
Ohio $60,810 $65,546 −$8,130
Virginia $55,690 $55,082 −$3,010
Tennessee $50,830 $55,328 +$1,850
West Virginia $48,710 $54,426 +$3,970

Carpenter in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do carpenters make in Kentucky?

Carpenters in Kentucky earn a median of $52,680 per year ($25.33 per hour), compared with $60,580 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay carpenters well?

At $52,680, Kentucky pays 13% below the national median for carpenters. An estimated 8,540 work in the state.

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