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Carpenters in Maryland
Is Maryland a good place for you to work as a Carpenter?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Carpenters in Maryland are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Carpenters in Maryland is growing faster than average.
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Carpenters in Maryland earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
How Many Carpenters Work in Maryland?
In 2018, there were 1,360 Carpenters working in the state.
There were 1,320 Carpenters employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 380 Carpenters working in it, which means Maryland has more Carpenters than average.
Job Projections for Maryland
Jobs for Carpenters in this state are growing at a rate of 12.4% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 12.8%.
Maryland Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 290 annual job openings, and a total of 2,080 jobs for Maryland Carpenters in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 5,900 annual jobs and 41,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Carpenters Make in Maryland?
In 2018 wages for Carpenters ranged from $19,470 to $44,090 with $31,480 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9.36 to $21.2. The median hourly rate was $15.13.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $13.83 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.30.
The median salary in Maryland is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Maryland Metros for Carpenters
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Carpenters.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 1,310 | $34,030 |
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 760 | $29,610 |
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 480 | $36,600 |
Salisbury, MD-DE | 150 | $27,460 |
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | 40 | $28,440 |
Top States for Carpenters Employment
The table below shows the states where most Carpenters work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Florida | 3,240 | $27,620 |
Texas | 3,220 | $32,620 |
California | 2,660 | $34,820 |
Virginia | 2,090 | $28,780 |
Louisiana | 1,940 | $30,270 |
Maryland | 1,360 | $31,480 |
North Carolina | 1,350 | $28,090 |
New York | 1,240 | $29,900 |
Pennsylvania | 970 | $32,800 |
South Carolina | 870 | $29,000 |
Arizona | 840 | $33,580 |
Missouri | 800 | $36,290 |
Massachusetts | 790 | $35,910 |
New Jersey | 770 | $32,390 |
Minnesota | 720 | $35,840 |
Tennessee | 610 | $28,820 |
Oregon | 550 | $34,490 |
Georgia | 510 | $26,550 |
Ohio | 440 | $29,420 |
Michigan | 430 | $28,250 |
Below are the states where Carpenters get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Alaska | $39,200 |
District of Columbia | $38,360 |
Wyoming | $36,730 |
Missouri | $36,290 |
New Hampshire | $36,030 |
Massachusetts | $35,910 |
Minnesota | $35,840 |
Connecticut | $35,410 |
Montana | $35,330 |
California | $34,820 |
Related Careers in Maryland
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Maryland Employment Total |
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Helpers–Electricians | 1,330 |
Helpers–Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 1,220 |
Helpers–Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | 890 |
Helpers–Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | 280 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.