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Carpenter Salary in West Virginia

Constructs, erects, installs, and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard.

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How Carpenter Pay in West Virginia Compares

Carpenters in West Virginia earn a median $53,120 a year, 6% below the national metro median of $56,226. That ranks West Virginia #39 of 57 states and territories with BLS metro data. Pay runs from $35,690 at entry level to $72,320 for the top 10%, a 2x gap. Across 2 metro areas, Weirton pays the most ($58,240) and Beckley the least ($48,000).

Annual Salary

Entry Level (10th)

$35,690

Bottom 25%

$42,300

Median Average

$53,120

Mean (Average)

$53,360

Top 25%

$64,580

Top Earners (90th)

$72,320

Hourly Rates

Entry Level (10th)

$17.16/hr

Bottom 25%

$20.34/hr

Median Hourly

$25.54/hr

Mean (Average)

$25.66/hr

Top 25%

$31.05/hr

Top Earners (90th)

$34.77/hr
Annual salary distribution

Top Paying Cities in West Virginia

Based on local market data for Carpenters.

$58,240
Median Annual
$48,000
Median Annual

Top 5 Highest Paying Trades in West Virginia

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$55,776
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$53,120
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Carpenters in West Virginia