Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Carpenter jobs in Washington, DC

13,280 carpenters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $60,800/year median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median carpenter salary in Washington, DC is $60,800/year, with a typical range of $55,380 to $73,970 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$60,800/year	BLS

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Carpenter pay in Washington, DC

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

25th$55,380 Median$60,800 75th$73,970 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (SOC 47-2031, Carpenter). Full Carpenter salary guide →

What is a Carpenter salary in Washington?

The median carpenter salary in Washington, DC is $60,800/year, with a typical range of $55,380 to $73,970 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 13,280 carpenters employed in the Washington metro area.

Carpenter pay bands in Washington 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.

Staff Carpenter

Typical staff band in Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $56,239–$69,068
Common on: Ashby

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 Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $51,680–$71,257
Common on: iCIMS

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 Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $50,768–$73,446
Common on: Greenhouse

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 Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $52,592–$73,446
Common on: Greenhouse

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 Washington

Example (illustrative)

Location: Washington, DC
Typical pay range: $57,152–$75,635
Common on: Lever

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

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Carpenter Career Ladder — Washington Metro

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

Entry Carpenter0–2 yrs$43,776
Mid Carpenter2–5 yrs$57,760
Senior Carpenter5–8 yrs$72,960
Staff Carpenter8–12 yrs$88,160
Lead Carpenter12+ yrs$103,360

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

Employers in the Carpenter hiring market in Washington

Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions

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 Washington post Carpenter jobs

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

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Carpenter in Washington, DC — Common Questions

How much does a Carpenter earn in Washington, DC?: Median $60,800/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $55,380–$73,970. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Carpenter jobs are there in Washington?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 13,280 Carpenter roles employed in the Washington metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Washington 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?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Carpenter openings in Washington and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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