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Formwork Carpenter Salary in Pennsylvania

Builds molds and forms that hold wet concrete in place for foundations and structures.

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How Formwork Carpenter Pay in Pennsylvania Compares

Formwork Carpenters in Pennsylvania earn a median $61,357 a year, 4% above the national metro median of $59,038. That ranks Pennsylvania #21 of 57 states and territories with BLS metro data. Pay runs from $43,722 at entry level to $92,038 for the top 10%, a 2.1x gap. Across 2 metro areas, Pittsburgh pays the most ($64,239) and State College the least ($58,475).

Annual Salary

Entry Level (10th)

$43,722

Bottom 25%

$50,511

Median Average

$61,357

Mean (Average)

$66,943

Top 25%

$79,265

Top Earners (90th)

$92,038

Hourly Rates

Entry Level (10th)

$21.02/hr

Bottom 25%

$24.28/hr

Median Hourly

$29.49/hr

Mean (Average)

$32.19/hr

Top 25%

$38.11/hr

Top Earners (90th)

$44.25/hr
Annual salary distribution

Top Paying Cities in Pennsylvania

Based on local market data for Formwork Carpenters.

$64,239
Median Annual
$58,475
Median Annual

Top 5 Highest Paying Trades in Pennsylvania

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Formwork Carpenters in Pennsylvania