Carpenters Salary in Connecticut
The median for carpenters in Connecticut is $64,060 a year, somewhat above the national $60,580 (+6%); the state ranks 9th of 51 states by median. Carpenters earn 7% more than the median across all occupations in Connecticut ($59,690). Among neighbouring states, Massachusetts and New York pay more (up to $75,200 in Massachusetts) and Rhode Island pays less (down to $60,840 in Rhode Island). Connecticut employs 5,160 carpenters, 3.04 per 1,000 jobs, the 35th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.71 means it is less common in Connecticut than nationally.
Connecticut vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Connecticut | Hourly | $23.62 | $27.66 | $30.80 | $38.86 | $42.31 | $33.02 | 5,160 | 3.04 | 0.71 |
| Annual | $49,140 | $57,540 | $64,060 | $80,820 | $88,000 | $68,680 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.43 | $23.32 | $29.12 | $36.94 | $48.03 | $31.55 | 670,090 | – | – |
| Annual | $40,410 | $48,510 | $60,580 | $76,830 | $99,910 | $65,630 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 9th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 35th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.71
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.04
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Connecticut's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Connecticut
5 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Connecticut publish a row for carpenters, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $31.61 | $65,750 | $50,810 | $89,310 | 730 | 2.59 | 0.60 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $31.14 | $64,770 | $48,940 | $98,980 | 1,660 | 2.76 | 0.64 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $31.01 | $64,500 | $50,460 | $81,700 | 740 | 5.87 | 1.36 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $30.39 | $63,210 | $48,690 | $88,000 | 1,100 | 2.72 | 0.63 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $29.93 | $62,250 | $46,680 | $82,350 | 460 | 2.85 | 0.66 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $29.50 | $61,360 | $44,780 | $80,080 | 280 | 4.22 | 0.98 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $30.80 | $64,060 | 5,160 | 0.71 |
| Massachusetts | $36.16 | $75,200 | 18,540 | 1.18 |
| New York | $34.77 | $72,330 | 40,630 | 0.97 |
| Rhode Island | $29.25 | $60,840 | 2,580 | 1.19 |
See the national page for Carpenters (every state ranked) and the Connecticut wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Connecticut estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.