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Finish Carpenter Salary in Massachusetts

Handles interior details after framing is complete, including doors, windows, and staircases.

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How Finish Carpenter Pay in Massachusetts Compares

Finish Carpenters in Massachusetts earn a median $76,235 a year, 21% above the national metro median of $62,973. That ranks Massachusetts #5 of 57 states and territories with BLS metro data. Pay runs from $51,218 at entry level to $121,348 for the top 10%, a 2.4x gap. Across 3 metro areas, Bellingham pays the most ($82,051) and Medford the least ($64,882).

Annual Salary

Entry Level (10th)

$51,218

Bottom 25%

$63,523

Median Average

$76,235

Mean (Average)

$80,842

Top 25%

$96,861

Top Earners (90th)

$121,348

Hourly Rates

Entry Level (10th)

$24.62/hr

Bottom 25%

$30.54/hr

Median Hourly

$36.65/hr

Mean (Average)

$38.87/hr

Top 25%

$46.57/hr

Top Earners (90th)

$58.34/hr
Annual salary distribution

Top Paying Cities in Massachusetts

Based on local market data for Finish Carpenters.

$82,051
Median Annual
$81,771
Median Annual
$64,882
Median Annual

Top 5 Highest Paying Trades in Massachusetts

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$78,277
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$76,235
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$68,067
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Finish Carpenters in Massachusetts