Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Carpenter jobs in Louisville, KY

2,990 carpenters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $56,520/year median · 7% below the national median.

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The median carpenter salary in Louisville, KY is $56,520/year, with a typical range of $48,480 to $64,980 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Carpenter pay in Louisville, KY

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $48,480 $56,520 $64,980
25th$48,480 Median$56,520 75th$64,980 vs US7% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area (SOC 47-2031, Carpenter). Full Carpenter salary guide →

What is a Carpenter salary in Louisville?

The median carpenter salary in Louisville, KY is $56,520/year, with a typical range of $48,480 to $64,980 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,990 carpenters employed in the Louisville metro area.

Carpenter pay bands in Louisville 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 Louisville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Louisville, KY
Typical pay range
$48,889–$66,241
Common on
Workday

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

Senior Carpenter

Typical senior band in Louisville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Louisville, KY
Typical pay range
$53,128–$68,276
Common on
Workday

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

Entry Level Carpenter

Typical entry level band in Louisville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Louisville, KY
Typical pay range
$50,585–$70,310
Common on
Ashby

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

Entry Level Carpenter

Typical entry level band in Louisville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Louisville, KY
Typical pay range
$48,889–$64,206
Common on
iCIMS

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

Mid Level Carpenter

Typical mid level band in Louisville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Louisville, KY
Typical pay range
$53,976–$64,206
Common on
Ashby

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

Carpenter Career Ladder — Louisville Metro

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

  1. Entry Carpenter0–2 yrs$40,694
  2. Mid Carpenter2–5 yrs$53,694
  3. Senior Carpenter5–8 yrs$67,824
  4. Staff Carpenter8–12 yrs$81,954
  5. Lead Carpenter12+ yrs$96,084

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

Employers in the Carpenter hiring market in Louisville

  • 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 Louisville post Carpenter jobs

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

Carpenter in Louisville, KY — Common Questions

How much does a Carpenter earn in Louisville, KY?
Median $56,520/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $48,480–$64,980. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Carpenter jobs are there in Louisville?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,990 Carpenter roles employed in the Louisville metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Louisville 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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