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Carpenter Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$62,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.00/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
3,080
public U.S. Median
$60,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$63,701 #18 of 51

Carpenter pay in Vermont, explained

Carpenters in Vermont earn a median of $62,400 per year ($30.00 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $60,580. Entry-level workers earn around $47,840, while the most experienced carpenters reach about $76,850. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $62,400 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $62,400 is worth about $63,701 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #18 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Carpenter pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,840
$23.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,400
$30.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$76,850
$36.95/hr

Carpenter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $62,400 $63,701
Massachusetts $75,200 $71,106 −$12,800
New York $72,330 $67,021 −$9,930
New Hampshire $61,200 $58,753 +$1,200

Carpenter in Vermont: FAQ

How much do carpenters make in Vermont?

Carpenters in Vermont earn a median of $62,400 per year ($30.00 per hour), compared with $60,580 nationally.

Does Vermont pay carpenters well?

At $62,400, Vermont pays 3% above the national median for carpenters. An estimated 3,080 work in the state.

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