Highest-Paying States for Carpenters
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1Hawaii$85,280
- 2Illinois$79,000
- 3California$75,920
- 4Massachusetts$75,200
- 5Washington$74,190
- 6Alaska$73,860
- 7New York$72,330
- 8Minnesota$64,930
- 9Connecticut$64,060
- 10New Jersey$64,010
- 11Maryland$62,960
- 12Oregon$62,870
- 13Indiana$62,870
- 14Colorado$62,830
- 15Vermont$62,400