The median annual wage for Carpenters in New Jersey is $61,880 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,130.
Pay spans roughly $40,070 at the 10th percentile to $122,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.75 per hour. An estimated 12,930 people work as carpenters in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $61,880 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.75 |
| 10th percentile | $40,070 |
| 90th percentile | $122,370 |
| Employment | 12,930 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.