Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Carpenter jobs in Austin, TX

2,540 carpenters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $50,260/year median · 17% below the national median.

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The median carpenter salary in Austin, TX is $50,260/year, with a typical range of $47,940 to $58,260 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Carpenter pay in Austin, TX

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Austin metro. Half of Carpenters earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $47,940 $50,260 $58,260
25th$47,940 Median$50,260 75th$58,260 vs US17% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area (SOC 47-2031, Carpenter). Full Carpenter salary guide →

What is a Carpenter salary in Austin?

The median carpenter salary in Austin, TX is $50,260/year, with a typical range of $47,940 to $58,260 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,540 carpenters employed in the Austin metro area.

Carpenter pay bands in Austin by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Lead Carpenter

Typical lead band in Austin
Example (illustrative)
Location
Austin, TX
Typical pay range
$41,967–$57,095
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Carpenter

Typical staff band in Austin
Example (illustrative)
Location
Austin, TX
Typical pay range
$46,490–$63,428
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Carpenter

Typical lead band in Austin
Example (illustrative)
Location
Austin, TX
Typical pay range
$47,998–$58,000
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Carpenter

Typical staff band in Austin
Example (illustrative)
Location
Austin, TX
Typical pay range
$46,490–$55,286
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Carpenter

Typical lead band in Austin
Example (illustrative)
Location
Austin, TX
Typical pay range
$44,982–$63,428
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Carpenter Career Ladder — Austin Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Austin’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Carpenter0–2 yrs$36,187
  2. Mid Carpenter2–5 yrs$47,747
  3. Senior Carpenter5–8 yrs$60,312
  4. Staff Carpenter8–12 yrs$72,877
  5. Lead Carpenter12+ yrs$85,442

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 47-2031, Carpenter).

Employers in the Carpenter hiring market in Austin

  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Austin post Carpenter jobs

Employers in the Austin metro typically post Carpenter roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Carpenter in Austin, TX — Common Questions

How much does a Carpenter earn in Austin, TX?
Median $50,260/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $47,940–$58,260. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Carpenter jobs are there in Austin?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,540 Carpenter roles employed in the Austin metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Austin employers use for Carpenter?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Carpenter jobs for me?
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