Carpenters pay in Alabama
$49,490avg. a year
$23.79 an hour · 5,560 employed
Carpenters in Alabama earn an average of $49,490 a year. That is $16,140 (25%) less than the U.S. average of $65,630. The best-paying metro area is Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL at $55,190.
$48,220Median pay
$23.79Average hourly
+20%Avg. pay since 2020
#50Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Alabama metro areas
Average pay for carpenters by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
1170 jobs
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
$55,190
$26.54 an hour
2190 jobs
Decatur, AL
$53,070
$25.52 an hour
31,660 jobs
Birmingham, AL
$52,160
$25.08 an hour
4430 jobs
Huntsville, AL
$51,600
$24.81 an hour
5630 jobs
Mobile, AL
$50,250
$24.16 an hour
6260 jobs
Tuscaloosa, AL
$49,650
$23.87 an hour
7200 jobs
Auburn-Opelika, AL
$49,290
$23.70 an hour
870 jobs
Anniston-Oxford, AL
$48,650
$23.39 an hour
9270 jobs
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
$47,840
$23.00 an hour
10300 jobs
Montgomery, AL
$47,200
$22.69 an hour
11140 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$45,650
$21.95 an hour
1230 jobs
Gadsden, AL
$44,950
$21.61 an hour
13130 jobs
Dothan, AL
$43,120
$20.73 an hour
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Carpenters pay in Alabama, charted
Pay over time
Alabama, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Alabama carpenters work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Alabama vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $65,630 | $31.55 |
| Alabama | $49,490 | $23.79 |
| Tennessee | $53,990 | $25.96 |
| Florida | $52,560 | $25.27 |
| Georgia | $50,290 | $24.18 |
| Mississippi | $49,280 | $23.69 |
Related jobs in Alabama
- Construction Laborers$37,910
- Electricians$57,510
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,680
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,750
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$45,600
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$44,720
Average pay, Alabama, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do carpenters make in Alabama?
The average is $49,490 a year, and the median is $48,220. That is $16,140 (25%) less than the U.S. average of $65,630.
What is the hourly wage in Alabama?
$23.79 an hour on average; the median is $23.18.
Where in Alabama do they earn the most?
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL ($55,190), followed by Decatur, AL ($53,070). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Dothan, AL ($43,120).
How does Alabama rank?
Alabama ranks #50 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 47-2031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national carpenters page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.