What are the main factors that influence a Lead Carpenter's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lead Carpenter's salary?

A Lead Carpenter's salary grows with experience: starting around $57,901 for beginners, reaching about $59,923 at mid-level, and approach $63,288 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Carpenter?

Lead Carpenter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Carpenter roles are District of Columbia $66,040, California $65,790, Massachusetts $64,913. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Carpenter roles make?

Salaries for Lead Carpenter level roles vary by specialization: union carpenter: $64,768; Carpenter Lead and Apprentice: $61,536; Carpenter Foreman: $61,494; Carpenter, Maintenance: $60,288; Experienced Carpenter: $60,100.

Lead Carpenter Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Carpenter make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Carpenter in Delaware is $60,404 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,895
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,316 to $66,942
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,774

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Lead Carpenter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,942	$5,579	$1,287	$32
Average	$60,404	$5,034	$1,162	$29
25th Percentile	$54,316	$4,526	$1,045	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Carpenter Salaries

A Lead Carpenter'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lead Carpenter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Carpenter'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): $57,901
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,085
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,923
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,327
Expert (over 8 years): $63,288

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Carpenter	$57,901
Intermediate Level Lead Carpenter	$58,085
Senior Level Lead Carpenter	$59,923
Specialist Level Lead Carpenter	$62,327
Expert Level Lead Carpenter	$63,288

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How Do Lead Carpenter 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 Lead Carpenters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,040.
California: $65,790.
Massachusetts: $64,913.

District of Columbia $66,040 California $65,790 Massachusetts $64,913 Washington $64,674 New Jersey $64,651 Alaska $64,567 Connecticut $63,744 New York $63,410

Hawaii $62,342 Rhode Island $61,841 Maryland $61,501 Minnesota $61,036 Colorado $60,857 Illinois $60,797 Oregon $60,571 Delaware $60,404

New Hampshire $60,299 Virginia $60,064 Pennsylvania $59,378 Nevada $59,032 North Dakota $58,919 Michigan $58,740 Wisconsin $58,674 Vermont $58,543

Texas $58,179 Maine $58,155 Arizona $58,119 Ohio $58,078 Georgia $57,529 Indiana $57,254 Wyoming $57,201 Utah $57,117

Iowa $57,081 Kansas $56,795 Louisiana $56,712 North Carolina $56,682 Missouri $56,670 Florida $56,437 Montana $56,312 Nebraska $56,193

Kentucky $56,127 South Carolina $55,888 Tennessee $55,739 Idaho $55,680 New Mexico $55,244 Oklahoma $55,149 Alabama $54,797 South Dakota $54,206

Arkansas $53,884 West Virginia $53,711 Mississippi $53,192

Top Paying Cities for Lead Carpenters

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:

Lincoln: $62,515
Little Creek: $61,937
Magnolia: $62,193

Lincoln, DE $62,515 Little Creek, DE $61,937 Magnolia, DE $62,193 Milford, DE $62,515 Marydel, DE $61,704 Millsboro, DE $62,515 Millville, DE $62,933 Milton, DE $62,515

Nassau, DE $62,515 Ocean View, DE $62,933 Rehoboth Beach, DE $62,933 Seaford, DE $61,859 Selbyville, DE $62,933 Smyrna, DE $61,632 Viola, DE $62,193 Woodside, DE $62,014

Bear, DE $61,179 Newark, DE $61,203 Claymont, DE $61,251 Delaware City, DE $61,203 Hockessin, DE $61,251 Kirkwood, DE $61,203 Middletown, DE $61,507 Montchanin, DE $61,251

New Castle, DE $61,251 Odessa, DE $61,591 Port Penn, DE $61,036 Rockland, DE $61,251 Saint Georges, DE $61,203 Townsend, DE $61,501 Winterthur, DE $61,251 Lewes, DE $62,515

Wilmington, DE $61,251 Dover, DE $61,907 Dover Afb, DE $62,050 Bethany Beach, DE $62,933 Bethel, DE $61,859 Bridgeville, DE $62,515 Camden Wyoming, DE $61,972 Cheswold, DE $61,764

Clayton, DE $61,609 Dagsboro, DE $62,933 Delmar, DE $61,859 Ellendale, DE $62,515 Felton, DE $62,515 Fenwick Island, DE $62,933 Frankford, DE $62,933 Frederica, DE $62,515

Georgetown, DE $62,515 Greenwood, DE $62,515 Harbeson, DE $62,515 Harrington, DE $62,515 Hartly, DE $61,579 Houston, DE $62,515 Kenton, DE $61,609 Laurel, DE $61,859

Yorklyn, DE $61,251

Lead Carpenter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Carpenter'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 April 01, 2026

$54,316

Average $60,404/year

$66,942

$4,526

Average $5,034/month

$5,579

$1,045

Average $1,162/week

$1,287

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,942	$5,579	$1,287	$32
Average	$60,404	$5,034	$1,162	$29
25th Percentile	$54,316	$4,526	$1,045	$26

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