The median annual wage for Carpenters in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $59,450 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $63,880.
Pay spans roughly $43,620 at the 10th percentile to $84,890 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.58 per hour. An estimated 12,250 people work as carpenters in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $59,450 |
| Mean (annual) | $63,880 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.58 |
| 10th percentile | $43,620 |
| 90th percentile | $84,890 |
| Employment | 12,250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.