What are the main factors that influence a Carpentry Worker's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Carpentry Worker?

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

How does experience change A Carpentry Worker's salary?

A Carpentry Worker's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,349 for beginners, reaching about $57,279 at mid-level, and approach $60,495 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Carpentry Worker?

Carpentry Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Carpentry Worker roles are District of Columbia $65,567, California $65,319, Massachusetts $64,448. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Carpentry Worker roles make?

Salaries for Carpentry Worker level roles vary by specialization: Carpentry Supervisor: $101,350; Carpentry Foreman: $100,323; Carpentry Specialist: $61,577; Carpentry Installer: $61,280; Carpentry Laborer: $60,419.

Carpentry Worker Salary in Maine

How much does a Carpentry Worker make in Maine?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Carpentry Worker in Maine is $57,739 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,676
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,927 to $63,987
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,636

10% $46,636

50% (Median) $57,739

90% $69,676

Carpentry Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,987	$5,332	$1,231	$31
Average	$57,739	$4,812	$1,110	$28
25th Percentile	$51,927	$4,327	$999	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Carpentry Worker Salaries

A Carpentry Worker'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 Carpentry Worker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Carpentry Worker'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): $55,349
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,525
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,279
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,576
Expert (over 8 years): $60,495

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Carpentry Worker	$55,349
Intermediate Level Carpentry Worker	$55,525
Senior Level Carpentry Worker	$57,279
Specialist Level Carpentry Worker	$59,576
Expert Level Carpentry Worker	$60,495

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How Do Carpentry Worker 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 Carpentry Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $65,567.
California: $65,319.
Massachusetts: $64,448.

District of Columbia $65,567 California $65,319 Massachusetts $64,448 Washington $64,211 New Jersey $64,188 Alaska $64,105 Connecticut $63,288 New York $62,956

Hawaii $61,896 Rhode Island $61,398 Maryland $61,061 Minnesota $60,599 Colorado $60,421 Illinois $60,362 Oregon $60,137 Delaware $59,971

New Hampshire $59,867 Virginia $59,634 Pennsylvania $58,953 Nevada $58,609 North Dakota $58,497 Michigan $58,319 Wisconsin $58,254 Vermont $58,124

Texas $57,762 Maine $57,739 Arizona $57,703 Ohio $57,662 Georgia $57,117 Indiana $56,845 Wyoming $56,791 Utah $56,708

Iowa $56,673 Kansas $56,389 Louisiana $56,306 North Carolina $56,276 Missouri $56,264 Florida $56,033 Montana $55,909 Nebraska $55,790

Kentucky $55,725 South Carolina $55,488 Tennessee $55,340 Idaho $55,281 New Mexico $54,849 Oklahoma $54,754 Alabama $54,405 South Dakota $53,818

Arkansas $53,499 West Virginia $53,327 Mississippi $52,812

Top Paying Cities for Carpentry Workers

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:

Freedom: $56,824
Harmony: $56,800
Hartland: $56,874

Freedom, ME $56,824

Harmony, ME $56,800

Hartland, ME $56,874

Hinckley, ME $56,927

Jackman, ME $56,652

Kingfield, ME $56,975

Liberty, ME $56,929

Madison, ME $57,051

Monroe, ME $56,742

Morrill, ME $56,840

Newport, ME $56,750

New Portland, ME $57,063

New Sharon, ME $56,994

New Vineyard, ME $57,029

Norridgewock, ME $57,030

North Anson, ME $57,064

North Vassalboro, ME $57,166

Oakland, ME $57,049

Oquossoc, ME $56,858

Palmyra, ME $56,786

Phillips, ME $56,881

Pittsfield, ME $56,878

Plymouth, ME $56,757

Rangeley, ME $56,895

Portland, ME $59,610

Falmouth, ME $59,475

South Portland, ME $59,610

Cape Elizabeth, ME $59,492

Peaks Island, ME $59,549

Cumberland Foreside, ME $59,416

Auburn, ME $58,349

Andover, ME $56,879

Bethel, ME $56,975

Bryant Pond, ME $57,187

Buckfield, ME $57,442

Canton, ME $57,082

Durham, ME $58,718

Danville, ME $58,525

Dixfield, ME $56,964

Dryden, ME $57,029

East Andover, ME $56,896

East Dixfield, ME $57,056

East Livermore, ME $57,393

East Poland, ME $58,418

Stoneham, ME $57,213

East Wilton, ME $57,163

Greene, ME $57,902

Hanover, ME $56,926

Hebron, ME $57,849

Jay, ME $57,068

Lewiston, ME $58,317

Lisbon, ME $58,502

Lisbon Falls, ME $58,412

Livermore, ME $57,299

Livermore Falls, ME $57,261

Greenwood, ME $57,263

Mechanic Falls, ME $58,244

Mexico, ME $57,019

Minot, ME $58,027

Monmouth, ME $57,717

New Gloucester, ME $58,757

Newry, ME $56,820

North Jay, ME $57,040

Leeds, ME $57,578

North Monmouth, ME $57,633

North Turner, ME $57,537

North Waterford, ME $57,478

Norway, ME $57,662

Oxford, ME $57,971

Paris, ME $57,777

Poland, ME $58,427

Roxbury, ME $56,840

Rumford, ME $56,986

Sabattus, ME $58,062

South Paris, ME $57,697

Turner, ME $57,699

Wayne, ME $57,437

Weld, ME $56,882

West Bethel, ME $56,929

Bowdoin, ME $58,054

West Minot, ME $57,944

West Paris, ME $57,467

Peru, ME $57,104

West Poland, ME $58,383

Sumner, ME $57,285

Wilton, ME $57,032

Augusta, ME $57,191

Coopers Mills, ME $57,269

Dresden, ME $57,739

East Winthrop, ME $57,369

Farmingdale, ME $57,527

Gardiner, ME $57,631

Randolph, ME $57,527

Hallowell, ME $57,454

Jefferson, ME $57,072

Kents Hill, ME $57,189

Litchfield, ME $57,801

Manchester, ME $57,302

Mount Vernon, ME $57,051

Whitefield, ME $57,301

Palermo, ME $56,977

Sebasco Estates, ME $58,661

Readfield, ME $57,286

Saint Albans, ME $56,830

South Bristol, ME $57,781

Squirrel Island, ME $57,973

Trevett, ME $58,014

Waldoboro, ME $57,061

Walpole, ME $57,689

Washington, ME $56,918

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $58,076

Southport, ME $58,205

Wiscasset, ME $57,912

Woolwich, ME $58,049

Ellsworth, ME $56,686

Addison, ME $56,617

Gouldsboro, ME $56,667

Bar Harbor, ME $56,775

Beals, ME $56,680

Bernard, ME $56,794

Birch Harbor, ME $56,722

Blue Hill, ME $56,747

Brooklin, ME $56,748

Brooksville, ME $56,747

Calais, ME $56,596

Cherryfield, ME $56,532

Columbia Falls, ME $56,529

Corea, ME $56,670

Cranberry Isles, ME $56,683

Cutler, ME $56,533

Deer Isle, ME $56,800

Dennysville, ME $56,480

East Blue Hill, ME $56,749

East Machias, ME $56,533

Eastport, ME $56,701

Franklin, ME $56,674

Frenchboro, ME $56,651

Grand Lake Stream, ME $56,445

Hancock, ME $56,758

Harborside, ME $56,737

Harrington, ME $56,655

Hulls Cove, ME $56,776

Isle Au Haut, ME $56,651

Islesford, ME $56,769

Jonesboro, ME $56,579

Jonesport, ME $56,631

Little Deer Isle, ME $56,793

Lubec, ME $56,561

Bass Harbor, ME $56,795

Machias, ME $56,590

Machiasport, ME $56,617

Meddybemps, ME $56,445

Milbridge, ME $56,678

Mount Desert, ME $56,732

Northeast Harbor, ME $56,769

Sullivan, ME $56,682

Pembroke, ME $56,532

Perry, ME $56,584

Princeton, ME $56,442

Prospect Harbor, ME $56,728

Robbinston, ME $56,521

Salsbury Cove, ME $56,782

Sargentville, ME $56,763

Seal Cove, ME $56,734

Seal Harbor, ME $56,753

Sedgwick, ME $56,757

Sorrento, ME $56,734

Southwest Harbor, ME $56,784

Steuben, ME $56,646

Stonington, ME $56,805

Sunset, ME $56,609

Surry, ME $56,746

Swans Island, ME $56,695

Wesley, ME $56,371

Whiting, ME $56,517

Winter Harbor, ME $56,679

Baileyville, ME $56,500

Houlton, ME $56,382

Ashland, ME $56,300

Benedicta, ME $56,176

Blaine, ME $56,368

Bridgewater, ME $56,235

Caribou, ME $56,484

Clayton Lake, ME $56,381

Crouseville, ME $56,418

Eagle Lake, ME $56,364

Easton, ME $56,426

Estcourt Station, ME $56,405

Fort Fairfield, ME $56,455

Fort Kent, ME $56,480

Fort Kent Mills, ME $56,432

Frenchville, ME $56,496

Grand Isle, ME $56,419

Island Falls, ME $56,182

Limestone, ME $56,439

Madawaska, ME $56,590

Mapleton, ME $56,351

Richmond, ME $57,833

South China, ME $57,035

South Gardiner, ME $57,701

Vienna, ME $56,948

Windsor, ME $57,003

Winthrop, ME $57,530

Bangor, ME $56,726

Abbot, ME $56,736

Aurora, ME $56,428

Bradford, ME $56,700

Bradley, ME $56,702

Brewer, ME $56,723

Brookton, ME $56,237

Brownville, ME $56,537

Brownville Junction, ME $56,886

Bucksport, ME $56,719

Burlington, ME $56,516

Greenbush, ME $56,647

Carmel, ME $56,728

Castine, ME $56,846

Charleston, ME $56,711

Danforth, ME $56,330

Dover Foxcroft, ME $56,743

Corinth, ME $56,721

Eddington, ME $56,708

Holden, ME $56,712

East Millinocket, ME $56,476

East Orland, ME $56,713

Etna, ME $56,740

Exeter, ME $56,731

Frankfort, ME $56,729

Greenville, ME $56,402

Greenville Junction, ME $56,587

Guilford, ME $56,721

Hampden, ME $56,727

Howland, ME $56,592

Hudson, ME $56,717

Kenduskeag, ME $56,723

Kingman, ME $56,271

Lagrange, ME $56,658

Lambert Lake, ME $56,338

Lee, ME $56,503

Levant, ME $56,725

Lincoln, ME $56,499

Mattawamkeag, ME $56,315

Medway, ME $56,330

Milford, ME $56,693

Millinocket, ME $56,245

Milo, ME $56,644

Monson, ME $56,730

Olamon, ME $56,663

Old Town, ME $56,702

Orono, ME $56,717

Orient, ME $56,276

Orland, ME $56,714

Orrington, ME $56,720

Passadumkeag, ME $56,630

Penobscot, ME $56,715

Rockwood, ME $56,489

Sangerville, ME $56,770

Sebec, ME $56,679

Shirley Mills, ME $56,695

Springfield, ME $56,355

Stetson, ME $56,734

Stillwater, ME $56,719

Topsfield, ME $56,285

Vanceboro, ME $56,333

Waite, ME $56,362

West Enfield, ME $56,617

Winn, ME $56,391

Winterport, ME $56,727

Wytopitlock, ME $56,192

Bath, ME $58,451

Alna, ME $57,520

Boothbay, ME $57,911

Boothbay Harbor, ME $58,042

Bristol, ME $57,561

Chamberlain, ME $57,659

Damariscotta, ME $57,525

East Boothbay, ME $57,953

Friendship, ME $57,192

Georgetown, ME $58,377

Isle Of Springs, ME $57,913

Bremen, ME $57,402

Newcastle, ME $57,549

New Harbor, ME $57,751

Nobleboro, ME $57,320

Edgecomb, ME $57,744

Pemaquid, ME $57,694

Phippsburg, ME $58,612

Cushing, ME $57,004

Round Pond, ME $57,550

Sandy Point, ME $56,725

Searsmont, ME $56,860

Searsport, ME $56,734

Shawmut, ME $57,103

Skowhegan, ME $56,978

Smithfield, ME $57,009

Solon, ME $56,978

Stockton Springs, ME $56,725

Stratton, ME $56,931

Strong, ME $56,980

Temple, ME $56,958

West Forks, ME $56,630

Thorndike, ME $56,784

Troy, ME $56,767

Unity, ME $56,838

Vassalboro, ME $57,013

West Farmington, ME $57,179

Berwick, ME $60,600

Cape Neddick, ME $61,062

Eliot, ME $61,871

Kittery, ME $62,050

Kittery Point, ME $61,584

North Berwick, ME $60,133

Ogunquit, ME $60,679

South Berwick, ME $61,211

York, ME $61,560

York Beach, ME $61,265

York Harbor, ME $61,576

Acton, ME $58,417

Alfred, ME $59,245

Bailey Island, ME $59,002

Bar Mills, ME $59,150

Biddeford, ME $59,169

Biddeford Pool, ME $59,170

Bowdoinham, ME $58,013

Bridgton, ME $57,915

Brownfield, ME $57,864

Brunswick, ME $58,699

Bustins Island, ME $59,113

Cape Porpoise, ME $59,435

Casco, ME $58,603

Center Lovell, ME $57,487

Chebeague Island, ME $59,243

Cliff Island, ME $59,372

Cornish, ME $58,530

Cumberland Center, ME $59,304

Denmark, ME $57,855

East Baldwin, ME $58,680

Lebanon, ME $59,657

East Parsonsfield, ME $58,222

Sebago, ME $58,530

East Waterboro, ME $58,976

Freeport, ME $59,005

Fryeburg, ME $57,565

Gorham, ME $59,252

Gray, ME $58,892

Harrison, ME $57,597

Hiram, ME $58,349

Hollis Center, ME $59,049

Kennebunk, ME $59,479

Kennebunkport, ME $59,254

Parsonsfield, ME $58,220

Limerick, ME $58,760

Limington, ME $58,744

Long Island, ME $59,473

Lovell, ME $57,405

Moody, ME $60,210

Naples, ME $58,360

Newfield, ME $58,664

North Bridgton, ME $57,944

North Waterboro, ME $58,873

Windham, ME $59,193

Ocean Park, ME $59,216

Old Orchard Beach, ME $59,255

Orrs Island, ME $58,952

Porter, ME $58,024

Pownal, ME $58,914

Scarborough, ME $59,455

Raymond, ME $58,789

Saco, ME $59,219

Sanford, ME $59,521

Sebago Lake, ME $58,744

Shapleigh, ME $58,969

South Casco, ME $58,823

South Freeport, ME $58,976

Harpswell, ME $58,941

South Windham, ME $59,303

Springvale, ME $59,174

Standish, ME $58,989

Steep Falls, ME $58,863

Topsham, ME $58,497

Waterboro, ME $59,085

Waterford, ME $57,534

Wells, ME $60,093

West Baldwin, ME $58,575

Westbrook, ME $59,471

Buxton, ME $59,153

West Kennebunk, ME $59,448

West Newfield, ME $58,376

Yarmouth, ME $59,249

North Yarmouth, ME $59,126

Mars Hill, ME $56,423

Monticello, ME $56,310

New Limerick, ME $56,346

New Sweden, ME $56,422

Oakfield, ME $56,288

Oxbow, ME $56,059

Patten, ME $56,095

Perham, ME $56,383

Portage, ME $56,354

Presque Isle, ME $56,497

Saint Agatha, ME $56,470

Saint David, ME $56,458

Saint Francis, ME $56,382

Sheridan, ME $56,316

Sherman, ME $56,232

Stacyville, ME $56,162

Sinclair, ME $56,364

Smyrna Mills, ME $56,196

Wallagrass, ME $56,427

Stockholm, ME $56,373

Van Buren, ME $56,442

Washburn, ME $56,421

Westfield, ME $56,343

Rockland, ME $56,973

Camden, ME $56,968

Glen Cove, ME $56,949

Hope, ME $56,946

Islesboro, ME $56,800

Lincolnville, ME $56,847

Lincolnville Center, ME $56,849

Matinicus, ME $56,753

Monhegan, ME $57,359

North Haven, ME $56,792

Owls Head, ME $56,869

Port Clyde, ME $57,187

Rockport, ME $56,954

South Thomaston, ME $56,870

Spruce Head, ME $56,903

Tenants Harbor, ME $57,068

Thomaston, ME $56,911

Union, ME $56,943

Vinalhaven, ME $56,792

Warren, ME $56,884

West Rockport, ME $56,961

Waterville, ME $57,086

Albion, ME $56,996

Anson, ME $57,035

Athens, ME $56,876

Belfast, ME $56,847

Belgrade, ME $56,978

Belgrade Lakes, ME $56,919

Bingham, ME $56,871

Brooks, ME $56,754

Burnham, ME $56,810

Cambridge, ME $56,798

Canaan, ME $56,892

Caratunk, ME $56,763

China Village, ME $57,151

Clinton, ME $56,911

Corinna, ME $56,754

Detroit, ME $56,773

Dexter, ME $56,829

Dixmont, ME $56,746

East Newport, ME $56,752

East Vassalboro, ME $57,046

Eustis, ME $56,701

Fairfield, ME $57,007

Farmington, ME $57,054

Garland, ME $56,724

Farmington Falls, ME $57,146

Carpentry Worker Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Carpentry Worker 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, Carpentry Worker positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Carpentry Worker as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Carpentry Worker

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$73,906	$36.0	28%
Biotechnology	$72,173	$35.0	25%
Internet	$68,132	$33.0	18%
Aerospace & Defense	$65,822	$32.0	14%
Energy & Utilities	$63,513	$31.0	10%

Carpentry Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Carpentry Worker'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.

$51,927

Average $57,739/year

$63,987

$4,327

Average $4,812/month

$5,332

$999

Average $1,110/week

$1,231

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,987	$5,332	$1,231	$31
Average	$57,739	$4,812	$1,110	$28
25th Percentile	$51,927	$4,327	$999	$25

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