Carpenters Salary in Georgia
In Georgia, carpenters earn a median $49,350 a year, well below the national median of $60,580 (−19%); the state ranks 43rd of 51 states by median. Carpenters earn 2% more than the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Among neighbouring states, Tennessee, South Carolina and Florida pay more (up to $50,830 in Tennessee) and North Carolina and Alabama pay less (down to $48,220 in Alabama). Georgia employs 9,190 carpenters, 1.88 per 1,000 jobs, the 24th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.44 means it is less common in Georgia than nationally.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $16.77 | $20.29 | $23.72 | $28.00 | $30.51 | $24.18 | 9,190 | 1.88 | 0.44 |
| Annual | $34,890 | $42,210 | $49,350 | $58,250 | $63,470 | $50,290 | ||||
| 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
- 43rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 24th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.44
- Jobs per 1,000
- 1.88
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia'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 Georgia
14 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $28.33 | $58,930 | $37,760 | $74,850 | 830 | 3.58 | 0.83 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $24.41 | $50,760 | $37,310 | $66,000 | 620 | 2.30 | 0.53 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $24.37 | $50,680 | $37,190 | $63,210 | 6,380 | 2.21 | 0.51 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $22.48 | $46,750 | $36,000 | $62,730 | 180 | 2.43 | 0.56 |
| Gainesville, GA | $22.24 | $46,260 | $32,540 | $62,640 | 180 | 1.69 | 0.39 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $21.69 | $45,110 | $33,410 | $62,480 | 80 | 1.71 | 0.40 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $21.67 | $45,070 | $32,260 | $60,030 | 140 | 1.19 | 0.28 |
| Savannah, GA | $21.59 | $44,900 | $32,410 | $65,070 | 330 | 1.69 | 0.39 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $21.51 | $44,740 | $30,430 | $58,580 | 100 | 1.04 | 0.24 |
| Dalton, GA | $20.55 | $42,750 | $15,080 | $55,550 | 40 | 0.58 | 0.14 |
| Rome, GA | $20.19 | $42,000 | $29,020 | $54,890 | 40 | 0.93 | 0.21 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $20.03 | $41,670 | $30,050 | $62,950 | 70 | 0.76 | 0.18 |
| Albany, GA | $18.46 | $38,400 | $22,930 | $60,600 | 80 | 1.36 | 0.31 |
| Valdosta, GA | $18.19 | $37,840 | $28,630 | $59,250 | 40 | 0.78 | 0.18 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $23.59 | $49,070 | $35,510 | $64,000 | 130 | 1.52 | 0.35 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $22.96 | $47,760 | $32,000 | $72,420 | 330 | 1.74 | 0.40 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $22.37 | $46,540 | $31,220 | $74,670 | 230 | 1.21 | 0.28 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $19.97 | $41,540 | $30,350 | $62,340 | 210 | 1.53 | 0.35 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $23.72 | $49,350 | 9,190 | 0.44 |
| Alabama | $23.18 | $48,220 | 5,560 | 0.61 |
| Florida | $23.98 | $49,870 | 39,300 | 0.92 |
| North Carolina | $23.61 | $49,100 | 13,480 | 0.63 |
| South Carolina | $24.36 | $50,670 | 6,950 | 0.70 |
| Tennessee | $24.44 | $50,830 | 8,200 | 0.58 |
See the national page for Carpenters (every state ranked) and the Georgia 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 Georgia 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.