Carpenter, Maintenance Salary in the United States

How much does a Carpenter, Maintenance make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Carpenter, Maintenance in the United States is $60,316 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Carpenter, Maintenance's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,789
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,247 to $66,845
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,721
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Carpenter, Maintenance Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $66,845 $5,570 $1,285 $32
Average $60,316 $5,026 $1,160 $29
25th Percentile $54,247 $4,521 $1,043 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Carpenter, Maintenance Salaries

A Carpenter, Maintenance's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Carpenter, Maintenance Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Carpenter, Maintenance's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $57,820
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $58,003
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,835
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,236
  • Expert (over 8 years): $63,196
Levels Salary
Entry Level Carpenter, Maintenance$57,820
Intermediate Level Carpenter, Maintenance$58,003
Senior Level Carpenter, Maintenance$59,835
Specialist Level Carpenter, Maintenance$62,236
Expert Level Carpenter, Maintenance$63,196
$57,820 0 yr
$58,003 < 2 yrs
$59,835 2-4 yrs
$62,236 5-8 yrs
$63,196 > 8 yrs
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How Do Carpenter, Maintenance Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Carpenter, Maintenances. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $66,781.
  • California: $66,528.
  • Massachusetts: $65,641.

Top Paying Cities for Carpenter, Maintenances

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $76,076
  • San Francisco: $75,243
  • Oakland: $73,657

What Skills Can Increase a Carpenter, Maintenance's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.53% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Customer Satisfaction (Mentioned in 4% Job Postings): Customer satisfaction (often abbreviated as CSAT, more correctly CSat) is a term frequently used in marketing. It is a measure of how products and services supplied by a company meet or surpass customer expectation. Customer satisfaction is defined as "the number of customers, or percentage of total customers, whose reported experience with a firm, its products, or its services (ratings) exceeds specified satisfaction goals." The Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) endorses the definitions, purposes, and constructs of classes of measures that appear in Marketing Metrics as part of its ongoing Common Language in Marketing Project. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 71 percent responded that they found a customer satisfaction metric very useful in managing and monitoring their businesses. It is seen as a key performance indicator within business and is often part of a Balanced Scorecard. In a competitive marketplace where businesses compete for customers, customer satisfaction is seen as a key differentiator and increasingly has become a key element of business strategy.
  • Telecommunications (Mentioned in 1.01% Job Postings): Telecommunication is the transmission of information by various types of technologies over wire, radio or optical. It has its origin in the desire of humans for communication over a distance greater than that feasible with the human voice.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.53%
Customer Satisfaction 4%
Telecommunications 1.01%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Carpenter, Maintenance's salary.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Verbal Communication
$63,934
6%
Collaboration
$63,331
5%
Sense Of Urgency
$62,728
4%
Accountability
$62,125
3%
Communication Skills
$62,125
3%
Leadership
$62,125
3%
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Carpenter, Maintenance Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Carpenter, Maintenance roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 58% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 28% above the average. In contrast, Carpenter, Maintenance positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Carpenter, Maintenance as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Carpenter, Maintenance

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$77,204$37.028%
Biotechnology$75,394$36.025%
Internet$71,172$34.018%
Aerospace & Defense$68,760$33.014%
Energy & Utilities$66,347$32.010%

How Education impacts a Carpenter, Maintenance's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Carpenter, Maintenances enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Carpenter, Maintenance with a No Diploma is between $58,064 and $62,840).

Carpenter, Maintenance Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Carpenter, Maintenance
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.2%
High School 66.1%
Associates 13.0%
Bachelors 12.2%
Masters 3.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Carpenter, Maintenance Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Carpenter, Maintenance's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Carpenter, Maintenance

Salaries for a Carpenter, Maintenance can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,444 in 2023 to around $50,345 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Carpenter, Maintenance salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Carpenter, Maintenance Over Time

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2023
$50,444
2024
$50,561
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2024 $50,561
2025 $50,345
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    Columbus, OH

    CDL

    XPO | Columbus, OH

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  • Schneider

    Columbus, OH

    Schneider | Columbus, OH

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  • Summit Recruiting Group

    Columbus, OH

    Summit Recruiting Group | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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  • The Curare Group, Inc

    Columbus, OH

    The Curare Group, Inc | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    OhioHealth | Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Carpenter, Maintenance

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Carpenter, Maintenance?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Carpenter, Maintenance roles, with salaries approximately 28% above the market median.

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