Carpenter salary in Vermont
Median $30.00 an hour for 3,080 carpenters, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Carpenter pay in Vermont: the full range
Vermont ranks 15th of 51 states for median carpenter pay, and 18th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $30.61). 3,080 carpenters work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $23.00 – $25.12 | $47,840 – $52,260 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $25.12 – $30.97 | $52,260 – $64,420 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $30.97 – $36.95 | $64,420 – $76,850 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Carpenter pay by metro in Vermont
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $23.77 | $30.19 | $36.95 | 900 | 1% above |
Carpenter wages in Vermont over time
Table
| Year | Vermont $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $13.12 | $25.35 | $15.35 | 2,310 |
| 2000 | $13.63 | $25.48 | $15.69 | 2,720 |
| 2001 | $14.40 | $26.18 | $16.09 | 2,740 |
| 2002 | $14.61 | $26.15 | $16.44 | 2,950 |
| 2003 | $14.91 | $26.09 | $16.47 | 3,100 |
| 2004 | $15.62 | $26.62 | $16.78 | 3,490 |
| 2005 | $16.01 | $26.39 | $17.11 | 3,550 |
| 2006 | $17.04 | $27.21 | $17.57 | 3,330 |
| 2007 | $17.68 | $27.45 | $18.11 | 3,390 |
| 2008 | $18.00 | $26.92 | $18.72 | 3,310 |
| 2009 | $18.02 | $27.04 | $18.98 | 2,840 |
| 2010 | $18.54 | $27.37 | $19.00 | 2,490 |
| 2011 | $19.38 | $27.74 | $19.24 | 2,750 |
| 2012 | $19.83 | $27.81 | $19.20 | 2,850 |
| 2013 | $19.81 | $27.38 | $19.47 | 2,710 |
| 2014 | $19.41 | $26.40 | $19.63 | 2,790 |
| 2015 | $20.11 | $27.32 | $20.24 | 3,040 |
| 2016 | $21.17 | $28.40 | $20.96 | 3,130 |
| 2017 | $20.22 | $26.56 | $21.71 | 2,780 |
| 2018 | $20.54 | $26.33 | $22.40 | 2,730 |
| 2019 | $21.59 | $27.19 | $23.24 | 2,620 |
| 2020 | $22.85 | $28.42 | $23.81 | 2,480 |
| 2021 | $22.94 | $27.26 | $23.20 | 2,730 |
| 2022 | $23.75 | $26.13 | $24.71 | 2,760 |
| 2023 | $28.20 | $29.80 | $27.09 | 3,210 |
| 2024 | $29.91 | $30.70 | $28.51 | 3,010 |
| 2025 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $29.12 | 3,080 |
In today's dollars, the median carpenter wage in Vermont changed by +9.8% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for carpenters in Vermont
On federally funded construction in Vermont, contractors must pay carpenters at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 13 of the 14 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $38.08 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $30.77). 1 of the 14 counties still use a survey rate dated 2011 or earlier (for example Chittenden County at $30.77). The market median for the state is $30.00.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington | Union CARP0108-007 2015-08-31 | $32.39 | $23.43 | $55.82 | VT20260017 |
| Windham | Union CARP0108-007 2015-08-31 | $32.39 | $23.43 | $55.82 | VT20260022 |
| Addison | Union CARP0349-003 2025-09-01 | $30.56 | $19.79 | $50.35 | VT20260016 |
| Rutland | Union CARP0349-003 2025-09-01 | $30.56 | $19.79 | $50.35 | VT20260020 |
| Caledonia | Union CARP0118-008 2013-04-01 | $20.69 | $17.39 | $38.08 | VT20260018 |
| Essex | Union CARP0118-008 2013-04-01 | $20.69 | $17.39 | $38.08 | VT20260024 |
| Franklin | Union CARP0118-007 2013-04-01 | $20.69 | $17.39 | $38.08 | VT20260026 |
| Grand Isle | Union CARP0118-007 2013-04-01 | $20.69 | $17.39 | $38.08 | VT20260027 |
| Lamoille | Union CARP0118-008 2013-04-01 | $20.69 | $17.39 | $38.08 | VT20260024 |
| Orange | Union CARP0118-008 2013-04-01 | $20.69 | $17.39 | $38.08 | VT20260024 |
| Orleans | Union CARP0118-008 2013-04-01 | $20.69 | $17.39 | $38.08 | VT20260019 |
| Washington | Union CARP0118-009 2013-04-01 | $20.69 | $17.39 | $38.08 | VT20260021 |
| Windsor | Union CARP0118-008 2013-04-01 | $20.69 | $17.39 | $38.08 | VT20260023 |
| Chittenden | Survey SUVT2011-010 2011-02-10 | $20.28 | $10.49 | $30.77 | VT20260025 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Vermont prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do carpenters make in Vermont?
The median carpenter in Vermont earned $30.00 an hour ($62,400 a year) in May 2025, 3% above the national median of $29.12. The middle half earn $25.12–$30.97; the top 10% earn more than $36.95.
Where does Vermont rank for carpenter pay?
Vermont ranks 15th of 51 states for carpenter pay, with a median of $30.00 an hour, and 18th after adjusting for Vermont's cost of living (BEA price parity 98.0, US = 100).
What is the union carpenter rate in Vermont?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for carpenters in 13 counties, with a typical package of $38.08 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many carpenters work in Vermont?
BLS counted 3,080 carpenters in Vermont in May 2025, 10.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 2.35; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Vermont and metro areas, SOC 47-2031.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.