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Finish Carpenter Salary in Pennsylvania

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

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How Finish Carpenter Pay in Pennsylvania Compares

Finish Carpenters in Pennsylvania earn a median $65,448 a year, 4% above the national metro median of $62,973. That ranks Pennsylvania #21 of 57 states and territories with BLS metro data. Pay runs from $46,637 at entry level to $98,174 for the top 10%, a 2.1x gap. Across 2 metro areas, Pittsburgh pays the most ($68,522) and State College the least ($62,373).

Annual Salary

Entry Level (10th)

$46,637

Bottom 25%

$53,878

Median Average

$65,448

Mean (Average)

$71,406

Top 25%

$84,549

Top Earners (90th)

$98,174

Hourly Rates

Entry Level (10th)

$22.42/hr

Bottom 25%

$25.90/hr

Median Hourly

$31.46/hr

Mean (Average)

$34.33/hr

Top 25%

$40.65/hr

Top Earners (90th)

$47.20/hr
Annual salary distribution

Top Paying Cities in Pennsylvania

Based on local market data for Finish Carpenters.

$68,522
Median Annual
$62,373
Median Annual

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Finish Carpenters in Pennsylvania