Carpenter salary in Arizona
Median $28.17 an hour for 16,230 carpenters, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Carpenter pay in Arizona: the full range
Arizona ranks 29th of 51 states for median carpenter pay, and 33rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $27.97). 16,230 carpenters work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.0× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $18.67 – $23.02 | $38,830 – $47,890 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.02 – $33.57 | $47,890 – $69,820 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $33.57 – $36.52 | $69,820 – $75,950 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Carpenter pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $19.15 | $29.00 | $28.07 | $37.40 | 12,710 | 3% above |
| Prescott Valley | $19.14 | $27.20 | $27.67 | $37.48 | 440 | 3% below |
| Flagstaff | $19.58 | $26.91 | $26.83 | $36.12 | 280 | 4% below |
| Tucson | $18.11 | $23.61 | $24.37 | $34.76 | 1,380 | 16% below |
| Yuma | $17.43 | $23.04 | $24.85 | $29.93 | 260 | 18% below |
| Lake Havasu City | $17.72 | $22.59 | $24.01 | $33.13 | 330 | 20% below |
| Sierra Vista | $16.74 | $21.11 | $23.67 | $29.62 | 150 | 25% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Carpenter wages in Arizona over time
Table
| Year | Arizona $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $14.37 | $27.77 | $15.35 | 21,320 |
| 2000 | $14.84 | $27.74 | $15.69 | 22,640 |
| 2001 | $14.94 | $27.16 | $16.09 | 24,340 |
| 2002 | $15.52 | $27.77 | $16.44 | 24,590 |
| 2003 | $15.21 | $26.61 | $16.47 | 24,430 |
| 2004 | $14.96 | $25.50 | $16.78 | 28,390 |
| 2005 | $15.65 | $25.80 | $17.11 | 32,010 |
| 2006 | $15.93 | $25.44 | $17.57 | 35,770 |
| 2007 | $16.00 | $24.84 | $18.11 | 37,610 |
| 2008 | $16.53 | $24.72 | $18.72 | 30,330 |
| 2009 | $17.75 | $26.64 | $18.98 | 23,180 |
| 2010 | $18.80 | $27.76 | $19.00 | 13,660 |
| 2011 | $19.45 | $27.84 | $19.24 | 11,500 |
| 2012 | $17.48 | $24.51 | $19.20 | 8,460 |
| 2013 | $18.01 | $24.89 | $19.47 | 7,720 |
| 2014 | $18.00 | $24.48 | $19.63 | 8,820 |
| 2015 | $18.27 | $24.82 | $20.24 | 8,760 |
| 2016 | $18.74 | $25.14 | $20.96 | 9,420 |
| 2017 | $19.62 | $25.77 | $21.71 | 10,820 |
| 2018 | $19.72 | $25.28 | $22.40 | 12,680 |
| 2019 | $20.79 | $26.18 | $23.24 | 15,940 |
| 2020 | $22.00 | $27.37 | $23.81 | 15,850 |
| 2021 | $22.69 | $26.96 | $23.20 | 13,320 |
| 2022 | $23.02 | $25.32 | $24.71 | 13,050 |
| 2023 | $24.12 | $25.48 | $27.09 | 14,020 |
| 2024 | $26.22 | $26.91 | $28.51 | 18,290 |
| 2025 | $28.17 | $28.17 | $29.12 | 16,230 |
In today's dollars, the median carpenter wage in Arizona changed by +13.5% over the last ten years of data and by +7.6% since 2019.
Are there more carpenter jobs in Arizona?
Since 1999, the number of carpenters counted in Arizona has changed by -23.9%, against -13.1% for the country as a whole. Since 2019 the state count changed by +1.8%.
Table
| Year | Arizona jobs | Arizona index | US index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 21,320 | 100 | 100 |
| 2000 | 22,640 | 106 | 111 |
| 2001 | 24,340 | 114 | 110 |
| 2002 | 24,590 | 115 | 111 |
| 2003 | 24,430 | 115 | 110 |
| 2004 | 28,390 | 133 | 114 |
| 2005 | 32,010 | 150 | 121 |
| 2006 | 35,770 | 168 | 128 |
| 2007 | 37,610 | 176 | 126 |
| 2008 | 30,330 | 142 | 117 |
| 2009 | 23,180 | 109 | 96 |
| 2010 | 13,660 | 64 | 80 |
| 2011 | 11,500 | 54 | 75 |
| 2012 | 8,460 | 40 | 74 |
| 2013 | 7,720 | 36 | 75 |
| 2014 | 8,820 | 41 | 80 |
| 2015 | 8,760 | 41 | 83 |
| 2016 | 9,420 | 44 | 88 |
| 2017 | 10,820 | 51 | 90 |
| 2018 | 12,680 | 60 | 93 |
| 2019 | 15,940 | 75 | 95 |
| 2020 | 15,850 | 74 | 91 |
| 2021 | 13,320 | 62 | 87 |
| 2022 | 13,050 | 61 | 90 |
| 2023 | 14,020 | 66 | 91 |
| 2024 | 18,290 | 86 | 90 |
| 2025 | 16,230 | 76 | 87 |
Job counts are BLS OEWS survey estimates built from three years of samples, so moves of a few percent from one year to the next are within the survey's margin. Self-employed tradespeople are not counted. Areas with fewer than 3,000 jobs or a large sampling error are shown as a single figure rather than a trend.
Outlook for carpenters in Arizona
Arizona's labor market agency projects the number of carpenters in the state to change by +18.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 25,200 to 29,930, with about 2,430 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +3.9% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 16,230 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Arizona labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for carpenters in Arizona
On federally funded construction in Arizona, contractors must pay carpenters at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 8 of the 15 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $52.39 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $19.88). 6 of the 15 counties still use a survey rate dated 2012 or earlier (for example Apache County at $19.88). The market median for the state is $28.17.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochise | Union CARP1912-001 2025-07-01 | $33.19 | $19.20 | $52.39 | AZ20260038 |
| Coconino | Union CARP1912-001 2025-07-01 | $33.19 | $19.20 | $52.39 | AZ20260043 |
| Maricopa | Union CARP1912-001 2025-07-01 | $33.19 | $19.20 | $52.39 | AZ20260039 |
| Mohave | Union CARP1912-001 2025-07-01 | $33.19 | $19.20 | $52.39 | AZ20260043 |
| Pima | Union CARP1912-001 2025-07-01 | $33.19 | $19.20 | $52.39 | AZ20260040 |
| Yavapai | Union CARP1912-001 2025-07-01 | $33.19 | $19.20 | $52.39 | AZ20260043 |
| Yuma | Union CARP1912-001 2025-07-01 | $33.19 | $19.20 | $52.39 | AZ20260042 |
| Navajo | Union CARP0408-001 2023-07-01 | $33.55 | $14.17 | $47.72 | AZ20260027 |
| Santa Cruz | Survey SUAZ2012-017 2012-05-30 | $22.00 | $1.31 | $23.31 | AZ20260028 |
| Pinal | Survey SUAZ2019-004 2023-06-12 | $21.74 | $0.00 | $21.74 | AZ20260041 |
| Apache | Survey SUAZ2012-011 2012-05-30 | $18.42 | $1.46 | $19.88 | AZ20260022 |
| Gila | Survey SUAZ2012-013 2012-05-30 | $18.42 | $1.46 | $19.88 | AZ20260024 |
| Graham | Survey SUAZ2012-014 2012-05-30 | $18.42 | $1.46 | $19.88 | AZ20260025 |
| Greenlee | Survey SUAZ2012-018 2012-05-30 | $18.42 | $1.46 | $19.88 | AZ20260029 |
| La Paz | Survey SUAZ2012-018 2012-05-30 | $18.42 | $1.46 | $19.88 | AZ20260029 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Arizona prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do carpenters make in Arizona?
The median carpenter in Arizona earned $28.17 an hour ($58,580 a year) in May 2025, 3% below the national median of $29.12. The middle half earn $23.02–$33.57; the top 10% earn more than $36.52.
Where does Arizona rank for carpenter pay?
Arizona ranks 29th of 51 states for carpenter pay, with a median of $28.17 an hour, and 33rd after adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.7, US = 100).
What is the union carpenter rate in Arizona?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for carpenters in 8 counties, with a typical package of $52.39 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many carpenters work in Arizona?
BLS counted 16,230 carpenters in Arizona in May 2025, 5.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.16; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is carpenter work growing in Arizona?
The BLS employer survey count of carpenters in Arizona went from 8,760 in 2015 to 16,230 in 2025, +85.3%, and +1.8% since 2019. Arizona's labor market agency projects +18.8% growth for carpenters between 2024 and 2034, from 25,200 to 29,930 jobs.
How many carpenter openings a year are there in Arizona?
Arizona projects about 2,430 openings a year for carpenters over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 62,800 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona and metro areas, SOC 47-2031. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Arizona labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.